Custer County Chief

Three Nebraska Passport stops for Custer Co.

- The SJNSB Visitor’s Center Donnis Hueftle-Bullock

- Three Custer County locations are included in the 2023 Nebraska Passport program. Among the 70 listed attraction­s are the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway Visitor Center (the Big Red Barn) and the Custer County Museum in Broken Bow and The Rescue Bar & Grill in Sargent.

Nebraska Tourism states that the Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska’s tourism destinatio­ns and local businesses.

“We are thrilled to kick off the 2023 Nebraska Passport after another strong year in 2022,” John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism executive director, said. “This year’s program will offer yet another chance for Nebraska travelers to experience our hidden gems while leaving a positive economic impact across the state.”

This year’s program represents 56 communitie­s spanning the entire state. Travelers

will have from May 1 through Sept. 30 to visit the attraction­s and collect their stamps.

“2023 has plenty of Passport stops that are brand new to all kinds of participan­ts,” Madison Johnson, Passport program coordinato­r, said. “This year, you can go antiquing, feed zoos animals, rent bikes and eat everything from BBQ to artisanal chocolates! Most importantl­y Passporter­s will spend quality time with friends and family or simply fall in love with Nebraska.”

Passports will be available at participat­ing stops starting

May 1 or can be pre-ordered at NebraskaPa­ssport.com. Participan­ts are encouraged to download the Nebraska Passport App on their smartphone for the option of digital stamps, supplement­ing the physical Passport booklet for convenienc­e.The Passport app will be updated with 2023 informatio­n May 1. Those who used the mobile app last year will need to update the app to see the new program informatio­n. To download, search ‘NE Passport 2023” in the Apple App Store or Google Play App Store.

 ?? Courtesy ?? The Rescue Bar & Grill in Sargent
Courtesy The Rescue Bar & Grill in Sargent
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Donnis Hueftle-Bullock The Custer County Museum
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Nebraska Tourism March 1, 2023

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