Author: George Olson

3 Reasons to Visit Sterling

Written by George Olson on August 29, 2022. Posted in Blog.

“Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” On your next road trip to Sterling and Logan County, make sure to stop and buy some happiness while you’re here. We found three great shopping experiences for you! The Old Library Merchantile and Coffee Shop‘s selection of vintage home decor, western art, kitchen goods, and more will inspire you to create your home’s unique story. This handsome dark brown and tan brick building located off Sterling’s historic town square was the town’s first public...

This Weekend in Sterling

Written by George Olson on August 16, 2022. Posted in Blog.

Sterling is the eastern gateway to the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic & Historic Byway in northeastern Colorado. Pawnee Buttes This region is a vast open textbook of nature with its own distinct and fragile beauty, the result of a landscape sculpted by…

This Weekend in Sterling

Written by George Olson on August 9, 2022. Posted in Blog.

Logan County has a total area of 1,845 square miles, of which 1,839 square miles is land and

Logan County Fair & Rodeo

Written by George Olson on July 25, 2022. Posted in Blog.

The Logan County Fair & Rodeo – July 28 to August 7 – is one of the premier county fairs in Colorado, blending the…

This Weekend in Sterling

Written by George Olson on July 20, 2022. Posted in Blog.

The Hector Anchondo Band brings their soul-blues-with-Texas-grit style of music to Friday’s…

This Weekend in Sterling

Written by George Olson on July 13, 2022. Posted in Blog.

Dotsero will be taking the stage at this week’s July Jamz session on ….

This Weekend in Sterling

Written by George Olson on July 7, 2022. Posted in Blog.

The Juke Joint Cruisers, Colorado’s premier rockabilly band and July Jamz favorite, is live Friday, July 8 at 6 pm. This is

South Platte River

Written by George Olson on June 29, 2022. Posted in Uncategorised.

The South Platte River flows from its headwaters in the Mosquito Range west of South Park across Colorado’s northeastern plains. From downtown Fairplay to the Nebraska border at Julesburg, its course through Colorado is approximately 380.3 miles. As it meanders through Logan County, the South Platte River includes several channels and flows near the Overland Trail Recreation Area. Fishing is optional, and there are many scenic walking/hiking trails along the Sterling stretch. (map to come)

Heritage Festival on the Plains

Written by George Olson on June 28, 2022. Posted in Blog.

Happy Birthday, U.S.A.! Sterling’s annual 4th of July Heritage Festival has been expanded to four days of fun for 2022, starting with a free July Jamz concert (Rusty 44 band) on Friday, July 1; a sanctioned BBQ cook-off, Beer and Wine Fest, corn hole tournament, and street concert on Saturday, July 2; outdoor church service, breakfast, an authentic 1860s baseball game by the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association, car show, demonstrations by Blacksmith Sam, children’s games and homemade root beer on Sunday, July 3; and ending with a spectacular fireworks display and live music on...

Overland Trail Recreation Area

Written by George Olson on June 28, 2022. Posted in Uncategorised.

The Overland Trail Recreation Area is a Sterling municipal park, but with the feel of being close to nature. Located on the east edge of town next to the South Plate River, this park is highlighted by a small pond perfect for a lazy afternoon of fishing along its banks. Catch your limit? Take a walk on the path that circles the pond. Head out on the natural path along the adjoining South Platte River. Listen to the songbirds. Watch for Canada geese, deer, beavers, turtles, or an occasional eagle soaring overhead. It’s a dog’s world at the Overland Trail Recreation Area....

Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife Area

Written by George Olson on June 28, 2022. Posted in Uncategorised.

While the Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife area features small ponds and wetlands, this site is primarily used for hunting (deer, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, bobwhite quail, dove, waterfowl, and turkey). Other recreation activities here include hiking, wildlife viewing, limited camping, and birding. This enormous and varied location is probably among the top ten state wildlife areas in Colorado, and certainly not a spot to be missed during the summertime. Northern Cardinal has been seen here, and White-throated and Harris’s Sparrows are possible during the winter. Ring-necked...

Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Written by George Olson on June 28, 2022. Posted in Uncategorised.

Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir is a 1,578-acre body of water located in the Jumbo State Wildlife Area on the border of Logan and Sedgwick counties. Anglers can expect excellent fishing for walleye and crappie, and quality fishing for channel catfish and bluegill. The area is under the recreational management of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Author: George Olson

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