Whether you want to soak up the sun or find ideas to beat the heat, Sterling 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.

It's time to go fishing, Colorado - it's Free Fishing Weekend!

Resident and nonresident anglers of all ages are invited to participate in #FreeFishingWeekend, June 4-5. 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 Wildlife Area. Anglers can expect quality fishing for walleye, saugeye, crappie, and channel catfish. Wiper can also be caught. Wakeless boating is permitted.

3. Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area. This reservoir is primarily managed as a warm-water fishery, focused on walleye. However, efforts are also made to provide quality fishing opportunities for crappie, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish.

4. Overland Trail Recreation Area Fishing Pond. Located right in Sterling, this small pond offers a floating dock and plenty of shoreline for a fun afternoon of fishing for small and large mouth bass.

As you plan your trip to Sterling and Logan County:

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!

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 ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue around. Stop at the Parts & Labor Brewing Company for a selection from their diverse menu and a brew made with locally grown wheat.

Roam Freely and Relax

Accommodations in Sterling and Logan County range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at home at our campsite facilities.

Get your summer started with a Colorado road trip to Sterling and Logan County this Memorial Day Weekend. The weather is going to be perfect (Check it out!) for the variety of outdoor activities just waiting for your arrival. Here are six ideas to get you going.

1. Visit North Sterling State Park and get on the water, quick and easy. North Sterling Boat Charter has boats and floats to rent! You can rent a pontoon, paddleboat, kayak, canoe or fishing boat. They have paddleboards too! While you’re there, check out PJ Marina for all your fun-on-the-water needs.

2. Enjoy a relaxing outing at the Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Boating that creates a white water wake is prohibited, but a leisurely float on a kayak is highly encouraged! (Photo by: Dylan Holman)

3. If you're looking to forge your own path, 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. You can find great trails to ride at North Sterling State Park, too.

4. Sterling is known for its many beautiful and immaculate parks as the ideal spots for an impromptu picnic. Grab lunch from a local eatery or pack your own basket and stake a bit of green space to soak in the sunshine or play a game of disc golf.

5. Drop a line in the fishin' hole at the Overland Trail Recreation Area. Take a walk on the path that circles the pond. Head out on the natural path along the adjoining South Platte River. Listen to the songbirds. Watch for Canada geese, deer, beavers, turtles, or an occasional eagle soaring overhead.

6. End the day with a sunset view at the Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area. This is a perfect getaway for hunting, boating, fishing, and camping.

As you plan your trip to Sterling and Logan County:

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!

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 ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue around. Stop at the Parts & Labor Brewing Company for a selection from their diverse menu and a brew made with locally grown wheat.

Roam Freely and Relax

Accommodations in Sterling and Logan County range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at home at our campsite facilities.

Buzz to Sterling this weekend for the inaugural Curt “Doc” Kimball Memorial Fly-in at the Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) on Saturday, May 21. It will be a fun-filled day of aviation activities; free and open to the public.

The day begins at 7 am, with a Boy Scout Fundraiser serving a pancake breakfast until 9:30 am. There will be aerobatic demonstrations, an airplane "rodeo," radio-controlled aircraft demonstrations by the Sterling Miniature Aircraft Association, static displays, and food vendors. Airplane rides will be available for $20 per person (weather permitting).

A beloved Sterling surgeon, the late Dr. Kimball loved flying and old warplanes. He generously gave Stearman and T-28 rides for local charities, performed acrobatics, and did flyovers for local patriotic functions. He gave Star Trek’s William Shatner a ride once, and would gladly fly over friends' farms and “buzz” their families. One of his greatest accomplishments was creating the St. Francis Fly-In which was held every year in June, for many years. His family teased him that he lived by the quote, “I’m not perfect, but I’m a pilot, and that’s almost the same thing.”

As you plan your trip to Sterling and Logan County:

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!

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 ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour and the Hot Spot Smokehouse has some of the best barbecue around. Stop at the Parts & Labor Brewing Company for a selection from their diverse menu and a brew made with locally grown wheat.

Roam Freely and Relax

Accommodations in Sterling and Logan County range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at home at our campsite facilities.

Located under northeast Colorado's blue skies, Sterling is settled just off I-76 between Denver and the Nebraska state line and is highlighted by native grasslands, majestic bluffs, and rolling hills. Visitors delight in the serene qualities of the natural landscape, the authenticity of small-town living, and the friendly atmosphere of an agricultural-based community filled with hometown values.

The largest city in the northeast corner of the state, Sterling is home to the Overland Trail Museum, two 18-hole golf courses, wildlife viewing, Bradford Rhea tree sculptures, July Jamz free concert series, 60 acres of parks, North Sterling Reservoir State Park, walk/bike paths, Logan County Fair & Rodeo, hunting, fishing, boating, birding, Sugar Beet Days Festival, star gazing, historical downtown buildings and other sites, unique gift and antique shops, a variety of eateries, and quality lodging.

Sterling is two hours from any traffic jam, which ensures plenty of time to exhale, unwind and enjoy. Make plans to visit Sterling this summer!

Sterling, the heart of Logan County...

...is surrounded by over 1800 sq. miles with an uninterrupted star-filled sky.

...was named one of the “25 Best Pheasant Hunting Towns in America” by Pheasants Forever Magazine.

...boasts over 60 acres of parks with paths and trails.

...is called the “City of Living Trees” for its many tree sculptures created by Bradford Rhea.

...celebrates one of the most heavily traveled routes across the high plains in the 1800s at the Overland Trail Museum.

...is the gateway to the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic & Historic Byway.

...claims a state-of-the-art hospital and the acclaimed David Walsh Cancer Center, a premier two-year college, a vibrant town square, a Downtown Historic District, and the first brewery on the eastern plains.

...is the home of North Sterling Reservoir State Park and its array of boating and wildlife activities.

...is located in the beautiful South Platte River Valley with 331 clear, sunny days a year!

WHERE TO EAT Logan County's culinary culture includes down-home favorites at local diners, and unique cuisine and signature specialties at our restaurants.

WHERE TO STAY Accommodations in Sterling range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at “home” at our campsite facilities.

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