Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway Visitor Center

09/12/2026

We have so much interesting history in the Nebraska Sandhills! 🌻 Come learn more at the Red Barn!

We are open through September 30th!

"No other state, not even Oregon, is more closely associated with the Oregon Trail than Nebraska."

Jen on a Jet Plane takes you on a Nebraska road trip along the trail's route.

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09/08/2026

🌻September is here and there is so much to do in Custer County!

Add visiting the Red Barn to your list, as this is our last month of our Summer 2026 season! ☀ Our final day open is September 30th!

Looking for a more peaceful way of life? A safe place to raise your children while receiving a quality education? A community you can thrive in, and grow old in? A connection to the land and nature not found in the city? The lifestyle and sense of belonging you long for is right there in Custer Coun...

09/06/2026

☀️ The Red Barn is OPEN 1:00-5:00 today & 10:00-5:00 tomorrow! 😎 No Labor Day plans? Come see us!

09/03/2026

😎 Celebrate National Scenic Byway Day with us this month and come visit us at the Red Barn!

You still have plenty of time to see us! 🚗🚙

Hit the Road and Rediscover America’s Byways: September 22 Marks First Annual National Scenic Byway Day!

We are thrilled to declare September 22 as National Scenic Byway Day, a nationwide celebration inviting travelers to rediscover America’s most breathtaking, culturally rich, and story‑filled roads. This annual observance arrives during a milestone year for American travel heritage. 2026 marks America’s 250th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Numbered Highway System, the historic grid that transformed early routes into the modern network of highways that shaped American mobility.

National Scenic Byway Day offers the perfect excuse to take the scenic route and explore the authentic character of the USA. Across the country, more than 1,000 designated scenic byways showcase the landscapes, cultures, and communities that define America.

08/31/2026

😎 Looking for something to do with the family over Labor Day weekend? 👉🏻 The Red Barn is open ALL weekend next weekend! 👋🏻 Come say hello!

08/28/2026

🌙 Did anybody catch the beautiful moon over the Sandhills last night?

If so, share with us in the comments! 👌🏻

Keep your eyes on the sky tonight!

August’s full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, is about to put on a beautiful show. Named for the sturgeon fish that Native Americans traditionally found easier to catch this time of year, this month’s moon will take on a stunning coppery glow during a partial lunar eclipse.

Look up tonight. You won’t want to miss it!

Photo by Justin Haag

08/26/2026

😍 We recognize this place!

Visit an underrated Nebraska town whose small-town charm is so easy to overlook that even some locals miss it.

08/22/2026

☀️ It’s a gorgeous day!

Our Barn is open until 5:00 today!