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ATTRACTIONS
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Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
"Three miles east of town, Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge is a restored three-mile river channel surrounded by 3,300 acres of grassland, woodland and wetlands. The area used to be an island of sand and sediments in the Missouri at the mouth of the Boyer River. The area has been planted with native grasses, trees and forbs to recreate an environment similar to that which was familiar to Native Americans and explorers such as Lewis and Clark.
The refuge has two short nature trails and a six-mile hiking loop through tallgrass prairie, woodlands and wetlands. Activities include fishing, photography, birdwatching and picnicking. It is open daily during daylight hours. To learn more, or to inquire about public deer hunts held here, call (402) 468-4313."
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
"Decades before Nebraska Territory opened to settlement, Fort Atkinson served as the first United States fort west of the Missouri River. In the 1820s, the fort played a major role in Western expansion and fur trade. Years earlier, in 1804, the location was the site of Lewis and Clark’s first council with Native Americans – the “Council Bluff.”
Today, in the town known as Fort Calhoun, the reconstructed fort is open as Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Inside the log walls of the stockade, buildings such as the armorer’s shop, barracks, and council house are open to the public. Bronze statues commemorate the Lewis and Clark council. The visitor center and interpretive facilities are open weekdays Memorial Day-Labor Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grounds are open in summer season 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 9 a.m. to sunset the rest of the year.
Living history events, with costumed re-enactors, portray life in an 1820s military fort [May 1-2, June 5-6, July 3-4, July 31-Aug 3, Sept 4-5 and Oct 2-3] from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-arranged tours are available from mid-April thru mid-November. To get there, go one mile east of Highway 75 at 7th and Madison Streets. A state park permit is required. (402) 468-5611.
Nebraska wines are featured at Too Far North, a wine-tasting room and art gallery inside a restored 1904 brick building at 111 N. 14th St. (402) 468-WINE."
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Too Far North
Nebraska wines are featured at Too Far North, a wine-tasting room and art gallery inside a restored 1904 brick building at 111 N. 14th St. (402) 468-WINE.
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Washington County Historical Museum
At 14th and Monroe streets, the Washington County Historical Museum displays artifacts from prehistoric times to the recent past. Its collections of state and county history include a Lewis and Clark interactive display. It is open Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. A donation of $2 per adult or $1 per child is suggested. (402) 468-5740.
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MEMBERS
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Too Far North
Contact:Sandra
Kucera
111 N 14th St
Phone:
(402) 468-9463
Website: http://www.toofarnorthwine.com/
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Washington County Historical Association
Contact:Tony
Pasley
PO Box 25
Phone:
(402) 468-5740
Email: info@newashcohist.org
Website: http://www.newashcohist.org/
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