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The Long Run, Colorado’s tribute to the Eagles, tonight (Friday, July 2) at 6 pm, kicks off this month’s free

International Feedlot Cowboys Association Finals Contestants from all over the western United States will gather in Sterling this weekend for the…

How about a cool treat to beat the heat! When the temperatures rise, keep cool with some….

Free-range tourism is creating art outside and getting to share it with others. Bring your own rock to paint and share with other nature lovers along Penny Lane River Trail in Sterling. Get out of the fast lane for more road and less traffic in rural Logan County – the perfect place for biking and hiking that you haven’t discovered yet! Find designated routes here https://trails.colorado.gov/ or pick up a county map at the Logan County Visitor Center and set out on any of our rural roads. Some are paved, some are gravel, and some are shared with farm equipment. Whichever the...

It’s time to go fishing, Colorado. Resident and nonresident anglers of all ages are invited to participate in #FreeFishingWeekend, June 5-6. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVK47I. Keep reading for some great fishing spots in Logan County’s wide-open outdoors. 1. North Sterling State Park. This excellent warm-water fishery features wiper, walleye, channel catfish, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, northern pike, tiger muskie, and trout. Fishing is permitted along the entire state-owned shoreline. North Sterling State Park is open to fishing year-round. 2. Prewitt Reservoir State...

1. A boater’s paradise, North Sterling State Park’s large irrigation reservoir (3,000-acre-feet of water) offers great coves and fingers to explore. There is plenty of space to spread out, with more than 140 campsites. (Photo by Heather Harris) 2. Prewitt State Wildlife Area has over 3,000 acres which are managed primarily for fishing and hunting. Camp, picnic, fish, boat or just sit on the shore of Prewitt Reservoir and watch hundreds of pelicans gather.  3. Anglers can expect excellent fishing for walleye and crappie, and quality fishing for channel catfish and bluegill on the...

Whether you want to soak up the sun or find ideas to beat the heat, Logan County is ripe with authentic events and activities for your best Colorado road trip to the great outdoors this summer. We’ve got the space to find your place for a special visit or weekend getaway. THE BEST SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN LOGAN COUNTY 1. Water Sports. A boater’s paradise, North Sterling State Park’s large irrigation reservoir (3,000 surface acres) offers great coves and fingers to explore during the spring and summer months. Logan County is also where you’ll find great bodies of water at both Prewitt...

The Sportsman Experience Designed as a fun and interactive experience to highlight Logan County, the Sportsman Experience by Media Logic Radio is a family-friendly event with EXTREME fun for all ages. This indoor and outdoor event features a gun show, mud racing competition, rock climbing wall, Airbound Attractions, vendor booths, and more at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Sterling, CO., Fri., April 30 (5-8 pm) and Sat., May 1 (9 am-4 pm). Whether it’s hunting, fishing, biking, or any other form of outdoor sport, Logan County and the surrounding area have an abundance of resources...

Logan County has a total area of 1,845 square miles, of which 1,839 square miles is land and 6.3 square miles is water. The county seat, Sterling, is the largest urban area in northeast Colorado, giving the otherwise rural Logan County the best of both worlds. Sterling has great art, shops, and restaurants, while outdoor enthusiasts find many opportunities to have fun. North Sterling State Park is the jewel of Logan County Centered on a large reservoir about 15 miles northwest of Sterling, this park offers interesting topography, hiking trails, camping, fishing, birding, and fantastic...

1. Skip the Traffic Jams Are you ready for a Colorado road trip to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. 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. It’s what we like to call free-range tourism and we’ve got the space to find your place, no matter the weather! 2. Ditch the Long Lines We are open for you to enjoy our culinary culture which includes down-home favorites at the local diners and exquisite cuisine in upscale restaurants. A gigantic scoop of hard...