We start to head into a landscape of bluffs, badlands, brush, and rattlesnakes. Some of the best landmarks that the pioneers would have used are Chimney Rock and Scott’s Bluff. In North Platte, we leave Highway I80 and head up towards Scott’s Bluff on the old Oregon Trail. If you time your trip you can be there for Kool-Aid Days.Īt Kearney, you can’t miss the Archway Museum which talks about the trails and highways that cross Nebraska. South of Grand Island you can take a side trip to the home of Kool-Aid in Hastings. Olivia recommends a visit to see the 500,000 Sand Hill Cranes that visit the state every year. We then head further west to Grand Island where you could pick up the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway. Under the city of Lincoln, you can tour the Robber’s Cave. In the fall, Roca Berry Farm turns into Roca Scary Farm. Head out of town to James Arthur Vineyards which is the largest vineyard in Nebraska and to Roca Berry Farm. One is dedicated to quilts and one to rollerskating. Olivia also recommends the Haymarket District downtown and the Sunken Gardens. In Lincoln, you should try to get to a “Huskers” game but tickets are very hard to get. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park which features animals from the plains. On the way to Lincoln, she recommends stops at the Holy Family Shrine and at the Lee G. In Omaha, she recommends we see the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium which is one of the best zoos in the USA. Olivia starts us in the east just as those who traveled on the Oregon Trail would have done. And if you drive straight across Nebraska in the middle of the state, you’ll hit all four of ’em and it’s beautiful.” The panhandle where most people forget about it it’s actually super beautiful, lots of bluffs, rock formations, starts to get drier, more desert-like. And then you get out super far to western Nebraska. And then there is the Sandhills, which is also very hilly and everything. “And then there’s the flat prairie that everyone knows about. There’s the Rolling Hills from where I’m from along the Missouri River. People always think it’s flat and boring, and nothing’s there, but what many people don’t realize is there’s actually four different environments. Olivia says, “I feel Nebraska is very underestimated. Cam locking and easy to adjust for each hook size with ease.Hear about a road trip in Nebraska from Omaha to Scott’s Bluff along the Oregon Trail as the Amateur Traveler talks to Olivia Wieseler about her home state. The Saltwater Traveler holds hooks from size 4-8/0 as well as any other vise on the market, especially given it’s price. The Saltwater Traveler is available in both C-Clamp and Pedestal versions in left and right hand options. Small enough to take on trips or to simply not eat room on your fly tying desk the Renzetti Saltwater Traveler model 2300 is an awesome compact fly tying vise. The new and limited green and blue models include 6圆" base and material clip. New for April 2022 we have the Limited Run Green and Blue Anodized Traveler. We like the anodized version for added protection for travel to saltwater environs. The 2200 has the same hook range and cam locking jaw. The Renzetti 2200 Traveler is the anodized version of the Traveler Vise series. The 2000 standard traveler holds hooks from #28-4/0 and is the most economical in the Traveler vise range. The non-anodized 2000 Traveler vise is available in c-clamp and pedestal models. Hand crafted in the USA the original full rotary vise with outstanding hook range and holding power is unbeatable for travel or everyday at home use. Description The Renzetti Traveler Series of fly tying vises has been serving beginner and advanced fly Tyers for over 40 years.
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