Author: George Olson

Don’t let our road construction get in the way of your free-roaming! The Colorado Department of Transportation’s $16.6 million Sterling S-curve project is underway. This project is designed to reroute traffic on the three highways that intersect in Sterling: Highways 6, 14 and 138. You’ll see a LOT of traffic cones but have no fear. Everything is business as usual! Just add a few minutes to your plans for unexpected travel delays in the City of Sterling. 1. Many Things to Do Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love...

This weekend, your “3 reasons to visit Logan County” can all be found at the 39th annual Sugar Beet Days Festival, Sat.-Sun., Sept., 21-22, in downtown Sterling. Food court, vendor booths and entertainment both days! Sugar Beet Days is a fun two-day annual festival the third week of September which celebrates the agricultural heritage of sugar beets in Logan County. Sugar beets may look like the ugly cousin of a turnip but they are a plant whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose and which is grown commercially for sugar production. The first harvested beets shipped...

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1. Many Things to Do Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love museums or hiking and biking? Perhaps you enjoy golf or disc golf or fishing and boating? Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line! Ready for some free-range tourism? You’ve come to the right place to roam. 2. Numerous Places to Eat Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale restaurants. A...

…. To Beat The Heat! 1. Sterling Recreation Center  A place to stay cool and have fun! The outdoor pool includes a wading pool, several water features, and four slides. The indoor pool is open year round and it includes basketball hoops, canoes and kayaks, and a diving board. Dive on in! 2.  North Sterling State Park This spacious reservoir on the high plains is a gateway to fun and relaxation! Swim beach, boat rentals, and plenty of nooks and crannies to fish or dip your feet in the water. Bring a picnic and spend the day here. 3.  Cool Places to Stay Relax away in cool comfort at one of...

  1. Many Things to Do Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love museums or hiking and biking? Perhaps you enjoy golf or disc golf or fishing and boating? Here you’ll discover a plethora of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line! Ready for some free-range tourism? You’ve come to the right place to roam. 2.  Numerous Places to Eat Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale...

1. North Sterling State Park North Sterling is a boater’s and fisherman’s paradise offering a 3,000-acre lake with a fascinating array of flats and coves to explore. An additional 2,800 acres of land support a wide variety of recreational activities, including bird-watching, wildlife viewing, hiking and more. The region is home to a diversity of wildlife and has a rich historical heritage. Learn more here. 2.  Prewitt State Wildlife Area Prewitt is leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife from the Morgan-Prewitt Irrigation Company with 3,047 acres which are managed primarily for fishing and...

1. Birds, Blossoms and Butterflies Celebrate spring at the Sterling Creatives’ First Friday Open House on May 3, from 11:30 am–6 pm. There will be plenty of spring-themed artwork available in the gallery and you will be able to meet with May’s featured artist of the month, Denise Sunderman, the brilliant mind behind Fruit Jar Studio and maker of many items that can be found in the gallery, like jewelry, birdfeeders, and hand-dyed silk scarves. There will also be lots of delicious snacks with fondue and a chocolate fountain! Denise will be offering make-and-take pendants for just $5. Click...

1. ART in the SQUARE Join the celebration of art in the community at the Logan County Courthouse Square in downtown Sterling on Saturday, April 27, from 11 am – 5 pm. There will be a sidewalk chalk competition for Logan County high schools, a Plein Air competition, art demonstrations, vendor booths, children’s art instruction, music and more! 2.  Pop Up Shop Are you shopping for Mother’s Day? Graduation? A wedding? Or just for yourself? Check out the Spring Holiday Marketplace while you’re downtown Saturday. Featured vendors include Pampered Chef, Color Street, SBT, Thirty-One,...

1.  Sneak Peak Join the Sportsman Experience pre-event Friday, April 12, 6-11 pm, at the Logan County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena. The Sneak Peak is hosted by Northeastern Junior College Foundation and features an auction, food, spirits and dancing with live music by the Juke Joint Cruisers! Proceeds benefit NJC students. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.com by searching “Sportsman Experience” in Sterling, Colorado, or at the door. 2.  Down and Dirty Northeastern Diesel Power Club presents the 4th annual Mudd’Evil Dayz on Saturday, April 13, from 1-4 pm, at the Logan County...

1.  Quilt Show Over 50 handmade quilts in one place? Yes, please! The 16th annual Quilt Show is going on through the month of March at the Sterling Public Library. This year’s show features 52 beautiful quilted pieces on display. You can even vote for your favorite for the coveted “People’s Choice Award!” 2.  It’s All About the Fashion Check out the Masquerade Fashion Show presented by NJC Cosmetology on Saturday, March 9, 1-4 pm, in the Hays Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern Junior College. Tickets include a delectable dessert bar, runway fashions with stunning hairstyles and...

1.  Free Family Fun Who doesn’t love making a blanket fort?! Go to the Sterling Public Library on Friday, Feb. 22, 5:30 pm, for a Family Fort Fun program for the whole family. Bring your own blankets to build your fort and enjoy some story telling. A light meal will be served so go ahead and RSVP at 970-522-2023. 2.  This Spot is Hot! One Hot Spot wasn’t enough, they had to open a second location! This smokehouse, located at 402 Main St., in downtown Sterling, is tucked in the former Bill’s Motors building which was an automobile dealership and garage from the early 1900s and is now home...