RIDE MAPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/194951 (8 mile Ride) https://www.plotaroute.com/route/195007 (1.62 mile Ride) https://www.plotaroute.com/route/194929 (25 mile Ride)

  A downtown revitalization is stirring in Sterling The Colorado community has seen a net gain in downtown businesses BY SUZIE ROMIG coloradoBiz Published: 2016.03.29 02:50 AM     As in many small towns, when folks in Sterling watch a live performance, they are likely sitting in the high school auditorium or maybe the mixed-use event center/gymnasium at the regional college. While Sterling locals attend comedy nights at restaurants or concerts at the First Presbyterian Church, downtown revitalization supporters are dreaming of a community performing arts center to anchor...

Logan County is a glorious place to view these special residents of the North Sterling State Park (located just northwest of Sterling). Every year, folks visiting the area can view these majestic birds in their natural habitat. The bald eagle – so named because of its white head – is found only in North America and is one of the contin​ent’s largest birds of prey. Here in the United States, the bald eagle is recognized as the country’s national symbol, a distinction it has held since 1782. Young bald eagles are dark brown in color when they fledge the nest at about 12 weeks of age. Their...

  Sterling is the eastern gateway to the Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic & Historic Byway in northeastern Colorado.   Pawnee Buttes This region is a vast open textbook of nature with its own distinct and fragile beauty, the result of a landscape sculpted by geologic forces, whose effects have been held tenaciously in check by hardy and resilient vegetation. Traveling across the Byway, one may imagine how this short grass prairie was viewed by Native Americans, frontiersmen, early cattlemen, 19th and early 20th century homesteaders, and those who faced the Dust Bowl and Great Depression of...

Vision: Sterling will be a model, on the Eastern Plains of Colorado, of good health and opportunities for physical activity. Mission: To provide the infrastructure and leadership to make biking, walking and running prominent activities for residents and guests of Sterling. The Sterling Loop Committee continues to move forward on the development of a multi-use trail that will loop around the City of Sterling. The trail is proposed to interconnect all RE-1 Valley Schools, as well as Northeastern Junior College; it will tie in three parks, including Pioneer and Columbine; and it will tie in...

  Historic Woolworth Building Redevelopment Next Step in Downtown Sterling Revitalization   Through the generosity of Alan and Cindy Hoal of Sterling, the historic Woolworth Building property in downtown Sterling has now been conveyed to the Logan County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) for redevelopment. Photo courtesy Sterling Journal Advocate The main goal for the property redevelopment is to achieve preservation of the historic building through viable adaptive re-use as a multi-purpose community gathering place. This building is a key component in the overall redevelopment of...

  Happy, Happy New Year! We wish you all the best,     Great work to reach your fondest goals, And when you’re done, sweet rest.     We hope for your fulfillment, Contentment, peace and more,     A brighter, better new year than You’ve ever had before.  

Thanks to the City of Sterling Parks, Library and Recreation Division, there are activities galore for the month of January. Here is a detailed schedule to print and save. Add these events to your new 2016 calendar!

Christmas on the Prairie Open House Events at the Overland Trail Museum Tuesday, December 15 Thursday, December 17 Tuesday, December 22 (5 – 7 pm each evening) These are festive and free events that feature musical entertainment, decorated buildings, carolers, a spectacular Christmas light display, cookies, apple cider, and roasted chestnuts! For more information, call 970-522-3895.

‘Tis the season …. Gather up the family and head downtown for the annual Parade of Lights Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. Don’t forget to dress warmly! The Sterling Police Department will be closing off streets near Main Street, so be sure to come early to pick your spot. The procession of colorful floats will be lined up and ready to display their creations at 6 p.m. And, of course, the jolly ol’ elf himself will make an appearance! After the parade, be sure to meet at the corner of West Main Street and Division Avenue to enjoy this year’s first bonfire with...

  The weather outside might be frightful, but the lights will be so delightful! Bundle up and be downtown for the much anticipated Light the Lights celebration at the Logan County Courthouse in beautiful downtown Sterling, Friday, November 27. The commissioners will turn on the lights at 6 p.m. Come early and enjoy the many activities before and after the flip of the switch!     Boy Scout Troop #99 will be selling popcorn and candy at Clarence’s Corner. Cookies and cocoa with Santa will take place on the Gazebo, 3-6 p.m. Pictures will be available. Meet Reggie the Reindeer from...