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Garden County is located east of Morrill County in Nebraska’s panhandle. Osh Kosh, population 880, is its county seat. Nearby Lewellen is home to 200 people and offers opportunities for arts and culture with The Most Unlikely Place and 17 Ranch Winery.
The Oregon and California trails passed through this area and wagon ruts are still visible at Ash Hollow State Historical Park south of Lewellen. The Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 46,000 acres and is a destination for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Learn more at visitgardencounty.com or (308) 778-6767.
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Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Nearly 46,000 acres of sand hills prairie is protected at the Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge 28 miles north of Oshkosh. There are hunting and fishing opportunities, but the refuge is ...
The Most Unlikely Place
The most likely place to catch your eye in Lewellen is The Most Unlikely Place. This art gallery and cafe with a funny name is a seriously cool place ...
17 Ranch Winery
The 17 Ranch Winery is located just south of Main Street in Lewellen. The winery is named for the "17" cattle brand used on the owners' ranch. The winery hosts the ...
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Ash Hollow State Historical Park preserves pioneer history three miles southeast of Lewellen on Highway 26. A natural spring made this a true oasis along the California and Oregon trails. ...
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