Miles of Gravel, Water. and Wide Open Sky

Wide open roads. Big sky horizons. A lake day waiting.

Out here, the best routes don’t come with traffic lights or crowds, just miles of gravel, farmland, and sky.

Welcome to Sterling, where the ride starts the moment you arrive.

Discover the New Gravel Cycling Experience

Big news for gravel riders: Sterling’s brand-new gravel cycling hub is officially live.

With more than 1,600 miles of quiet, rural roads, Logan County is quickly becoming a go-to destination for riders looking to escape traffic and experience something truly different. Here, the routes stretch across working farms, open plains, and expansive skies you simply won’t find in the city.

This new guide is designed to help you make the most of it all, with:

• Route inspiration and ride ideas
• Trip planning tips
• Insight into why this region is a hidden gem for gravel cycling

Whether you’re planning a quick weekend ride or a multi-day adventure, this is your starting point to explore Sterling from the saddle.

Start exploring: https://www.exploresterling.com/activities/gravel-cycling/

And for those who like to take a piece of the journey with them, the Gravel Adventure Field Guide for Logan County is now available. This pocket-sized companion includes GPS routes, illustrated maps, original artwork, and local stories, bringing a deeper connection to every mile you ride.

Lake Days Are Back at North Sterling

Boating season is officially here, and there’s no better place to kick it off than North Sterling State Park.

The reservoir is open and ready for everything from early-season cruising to peaceful paddling along the shoreline. It’s also the perfect setting to simply relax and take in those iconic northeastern Colorado skies.

However you like to spend time on the water, spring starts here.

A Smithsonian Experience in Sterling

Sterling is also making history this season as one of just a handful of Colorado communities selected to host a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian.

Now open at the Overland Trail Museum, “Americans” from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian explores how American Indian imagery and identity are woven into the fabric of the United States.

Through photographs, video, artifacts, and hands-on interactives, the exhibit invites visitors to reflect on familiar stories, from Thanksgiving to the Battle of Little Bighorn and consider what they mean today.

• 📅 On display through May 10
• 🆓 Free admission

It’s a powerful, thought-provoking experience, and a rare opportunity to see a Smithsonian exhibition right here in Sterling.

Explore Local Creativity in Downtown Sterling

For a different kind of inspiration, step into Sterling Creatives, a locally owned artist cooperative in the heart of downtown.

Part gallery, part workshop, and entirely community-driven, this creative space has been showcasing handmade work since 2017. Inside, you’ll find everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry, stained glass, leatherwork, and more.

It’s the perfect stop to:

• Find a one-of-a-kind gift
• Meet local artists
• Or even create something yourself in a workshop

If you’re visiting on a First Friday, you can also enjoy extended hours and a lively downtown atmosphere.