Author: George Olson

Concert on the Green     If you enjoy listening to real country music then you’re going to love “The Bakersfield Band,” a smokin’

Sterling and Logan County – A Weekend On the Plains    By Erika L. for Visit USA Parks     When most of us think about a weekend getaway, we don’t usually think of going to a small town on the northeastern plains of Colorado. Or maybe that’s just me because I have an overwhelming love for places with a little higher altitude. However, after I was invited to join my family for a weekend in Logan County, Colorado I quickly realized

CONCERT ON THE GREEN Enjoy the evening on the Logan County Courthouse lawn with a FREE concert by the Wild Road band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and groove to the sounds of one of Colorado’s favorite classic country music bands tonight, Friday, July 6, from 6-9 pm. Click here for more information.   CAR SHOW Get your motor runnin’! Check out the 27th annual Rod Run in the Park by the Colorado Flatlanders Car Club on Saturday, July 7, from 9 am – 4 pm. See the details here.   WELCOME TO A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE Blue Collar Steakhouse provides great quality food for hard working...

Heritage Festival Spend the day at the Overland Trail Museum for the annual 4th of July Heritage Festival. Free admission! There are activities for every age from 10 am-3 pm on Wednesday, July 4. Come for the opening flag ceremony at 10 am presented by the Sons of the American Revolution. Don’t miss the heritage crafters, gold panning, Blacksmith Sam and butter making. See Benjamin Franklin on the grounds all day! Enjoy the early Colorado Trapper presentation at 1 pm. All this and even more! Click here for a full schedule.   Free Concert Stay for the 4th of July Fireworks Jam free...

Tri on the Plains For the adventurous, try on the plains and register for the Tri on the Plains. This event includes a sprint triathlon, a sprint duathlon and a youth triathlon. Plus, beer, so there’s that. Learn more here. Keep Calm and Eat Barbecue The Hot Spot Smokehouse in Peetz is a small town bar and grill with some of the best barbecue around. Find out more here. Super Heroes and So Much More Fun Run/Walk/Stroll… food trucks… live music… shopping… fun for all ages. What more do you need?? Head to the town of Merino on Saturday, June 23 for a fun-filled day.

You won’t want to miss the Northeastern Junior College Young Farmers TRACTOR PULL Saturday, June 16, starting at 6 pm at the Logan County Fairgrounds!  

Sterling Xpress The summer team of college baseball players will open the new season in Sterling against the Pirates Friday, June 8. Read about it here. Relay for Life Have fun AND support a good cause! The public is encouraged to support the teams who set up themed campsites on Saturday and continue their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games and activities. Learn more here. Get the Scoop … a scoop of premium hard ice cream, that is! Enjoy this quaint shop in the remodeled former Simkins Grocery in downtown Sterling for ice cream, coffee, soups and salads. Find...

  Logan County’s municipalities are filled with the ghosts of times past – if only by the structures left behind by those who inhabited our area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Continuing our historical tour in and around downtown Sterling, we have the opportunity to learn about some of the grand old buildings that line the streets. If you let your mind wander to think about what it must have been like in those early days, you might just spark your imagination to relive those “good ol’ days” filled with stage coach stations, gunfights, cattlemen and sugar beets.

Fishing is Fun Day Celebrate Colorado’s Free Fishing weekend at the Overland Trail Recreation Area.

Youth Fishing Tournament Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27 at North Sterling State Park. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish of any kind caught! Learn more here. Summer Jam Join the fun at Parts & Labor Brewing Company as they kick off summer with a triple beer release on Saturday, May 26. The patio officially opens and the Juke Joint Cruisers will be rockin’ the night away. The beers release at 2 pm, the kebabs will come off the grill starting at 5 pm, and the band takes over at 6 pm. Read more here. Art + Science = Sacred Matter Check out the super groovy glass blowers’ studio...

Our history was built on the backs of the pioneering men and women who were brave enough to stop their wagons on this once barren part of eastern Colorado and set up a place to call home.

Explore the Overland Trail Museum The Overland Trail Museum is a fun way to experience Logan County history through interactive exhibits, cool artifacts and historic buildings. 110 Overland Trail in Sterling, 970-522-3895. Learn more here. Dine at local favorite Eat a great meal at the J&L Café, a greasy spoon in the best sense of the term; this All-American diner has been a Sterling favorite since the 1930s. 423 N Third St., 970-522-3625. Learn more here. Discover Downtown Sterling Main Street stores are full of artisan gifts, antiques, clothing boutiques and tasty treats. Veer off...