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2023 Explore Colorado Magazine

May 17, 2023

Pioneering plains travel guide for Morgan, Washington, Logan, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Yuma, Phillips, and Sedgwick Counties. Explore Festivals & Fairs, History & Heritage, Arts & Entertainment, and Outdoor Adventure.

Discover the Rich History of Overland Trail Museum in Sterling, CO | Things to Do in Sterling, CO

Mar 7, 2023

Located in the heart of Sterling, CO, the Overland Trail Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture. The museum showcases the rich history of the region, including the pioneering spirit of the people who settled here. With an...

Top 10 Things to Do in Sterling, CO: Discover the Hidden Gems of Eastern Colorado

Mar 7, 2023

If you're looking for a unique travel destination, consider Sterling, Colorado. This small town in eastern Colorado may not be on everyone's radar, but it has plenty to offer visitors. Here are the top 10 things to do in Sterling, CO: 1. Visit the Overland Trail...

Kit Carson County Fair and Rodeo return for 105th year

May 24, 2022

With a history that includes an award-winning bullfighter at the helm, the Kit Carson County Fair and Rodeo heads into its 105th year. Cory Wall — a county commissioner and the 2009 PRCA Bullfighter of the Year — organizes the marquee event each year. The 2022 Kit...

Burlington’s Old Town sends folks back in time

May 24, 2022

A walk through Old Town is a walk through history — Burlington and Kit Carson County history the way it was in the, well, old days. This spacious museum is set on six and a half acres and is a wonderful gateway to the past. Travelers can see it from I-70 and often...

Spend a day in Kit Carson County

May 24, 2022

Kit Carson County Carousel The Kit Carson County Carousel dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. One of only a very few of its kind still in existence, it still works, is in its original condition, and can be ridden for only a quarter. The accompanying museum is...

Stop and see the sights in Lincoln County

May 24, 2022

There’s a lot more to Lincoln County than meets the eye driving down I-70. Pull off the road and take it in.Limon, which bills itself as the Hub City, features the Limon Heritage Museum. Located at 899 First St., the free museum, which operates largely on donations,...

Logan County Fair offers something for everyone

May 24, 2022

Rodeo royalty ride in the 2021 Logan County Fair Parade. (Sara Waite/Journal-Advocate) Carnival rides, livestock shows, rodeos, musical acts — and don’t forget the funnel cakes! The weeklong celebration that is the Logan County Fair and Rodeo offers fun for all ages,...

4-day Heritage on the Plains debuts this summer

May 24, 2022

"Blacksmith Sam" Dembitsky (left) of the Cottonwood Forge in Brush gives instruction during a demonstration at the Overland Trail Museum's blacksmith shop. (Sara Waite/Journal-Advocate) If you like music, history, fireworks or fun — and who doesn’t — you’ll want to...

Explore stories of early settlers at the Overland Trail Museum

May 24, 2022

Children use a hand pump to push rubber duckies down a pipe at a station designed to help them learn about irrigation during a grand opening celebration for Overland Trail Museum's new Propst Agriculture Center For Kids Saturday, July 31, 2021. (Callie...