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Outdoor
activities
In addition to the hunting and fishing activities
there is an endless amount of hiking that can
be done. The terrain is varied from high, sandy
hills to lush green meadows with fens and bogs
just waiting for you to explore. The trails are
cattle trails and usually lead to the nearest
windmills. There is a constantly changing kaleidoscope
of colors in the endless variety of wildflowers
that cover the hills and trails.
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Hiking
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Canoe trips on the Middle Loup and Dismal rivers
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Badminton
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Croquet
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Horseshoe pitching
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Basketball
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Hole golf course in Mullen
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There
is fine birding opportunities available at the ranch.
If you would like to visit some of the on line resources
about our area please visit these web sites. Nebraska
Bird Trails and Wild
Bird Habitat.
There is a paddle boat for use on the on-site lakes.
It is great for fishing, or just to sun bathe and
watch the sunsets. We can arrange for canoe trips
down the Middle Loup and the Dismal Rivers. One
is good for novices, and the other for experienced
canoeists. The trips take about 2-3 hours.
Mullen Golf Course is less than a half hour from
the ranch and is a very fine community golf course
that welcomes guests at any time that they arent
engaged in a tournament or hosting a planned activity.
It is a nine hole, grass course, challenging, and
fun to play. While you are in town you may be able
to enjoy a tour through the Historical Society Museum.
For the more energetic guests there is Badminton,
Croquet, a basketball hoop, and Horseshoe Pitching.
During inclement weather there is a good supply
of games, cards, and puzzles to help while away
the rain, wind, or snowy weather.
Away from the big city and bright lights, the Sand
Hills provide a stargazers paradise! Nicknamed
Big Sky Country, this area provides
some of the best viewing of the stars in the United
States. There are no city lights for
many miles. The annual Nebraska Star Party is held
each year just 25 miles North of the ranch.
Additional fishing, hunting, and boating can be
found within a 25 mile radius at the State Refuge
lakes and Merritt Reservoir.
Your Hosts are: Jim and Pat Bridges
We are ranchers who raise Black Angus cattle and
operate a guest ranch and vacation retreat.
For additional information and rates, contact us
by e-mail: info@sandhilldoublerranch.com
or by phone: 308-546-2314 toll free 1-866-217-2042. |
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