SANDHILLS JOURNEY SCENIC BYWAY
The late Charles Kuralt called Nebraska’s Highway 2 “one of America’s 10 most beautiful highways” exclaiming, “This road will take you to one of the last unexplored frontiers where vast treasures can be discovered.” Like the sea, the emptiness of the Sandhills gives the traveler a strange sense of comfort. Highway 2 is not just another highway that goes somewhere, Highway 2 is somewhere.
The Sandhills Journey Byway extends from the city of Grand Island on the eastern end to the western city of Alliance along Nebraska Highway 2. Hooker County lies midway between the two portal cities.
Visit www.sandhillsjourney.com for information on communities, attractions, and events along the Byway.
Located at the east end of Broken Bow, 100 miles east of Mullen, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Visitor Center opened in April 2009. It features indoor educational, recreational and historical information on the unique Nebraska Sandhills. Additional outdoor displays are planned to feature the numerous grasses that make the Sandhills region such a valuable ranching area. Housed in the historic O K Luther barn, this center offers restrooms, plenty of parking, picnic spaces, and walking trails. It is handicapped accessible.
The Visitor Center will open May 1st and close on Sept. 30th. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat 10:00-5:00 and 1:00-5:00 on Sunday. Call 308 872-8331 for more information.
