There Are Many Fun Things To Do Near Sargent, Nebraska!
Note: From early September through January, bison and elk tours may not be available due to our hunting schedule!  Please ask and we'll check our schedule.

Enjoy an exciting and scenic Bison and Elk viewing tour. The Bison and Elk roam freely on 3,000 acres in addition to herds that surround the lodge. Tours are taken in SUV's and are a complete adventure for the whole family. Don't forget your camera! You will get once in a lifetime pictures with the largest color variation of Bison in the World! We offer three different tours based on the time you have available. The complete tour is a minimum of two hours. From Early September through January, tours may not be available due to our hunting schedule. Please ask and we will take a look at the schedule for you.

The Happy Jack Chalk Mine is one of the only two underground diatomite mines known to have existed in the United States, and the only one that is open to the public With more than 6,000 feet of honeycombed caverns, Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine features the only publicly accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America. Today, the mine offers public tours that are both educational and exciting. Happy Jack Chalk Mine is located near Scotia, Nebraska and also includes free hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic views, bird watching and over 150 varieties of native plant life.

​​TANKING & TUBING What is river tanking? We simply take plastic water or feeding tanks used for livestock, add some seating, then float you down the river! The Calamus River is great for tanking and tubing as it has a relatively slow current and is shallow enough that all ages can enjoy the experience. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Nebraska Sandhills, you are sure to have a relaxing time. Calamus Outfitters offers two or four-hour trips. We provide life jackets, push pole and drop-off or pick-up transportation. NOTE: When tanking, someone in your party may need to get out of the tank and guide the tank to the left side of the river to the landing and help get your party safely out of the river.​ PERSONAL TUBES, KAYAKS, CANOES BIRD WATCHING Greater Prairie-Chicken, Sharp-tailed Grouse and More

The Story Behind This House In Nebraska Is Incredibly Unique When Nebraska pioneers began putting down roots in the area, they found a dearth of materials with which to work. The largely treeless prairie didn’t provide the wood needed to build traditional frame buildings, so the settlers had to get creative with their building materials. For many, that meant using plows to cut up long strips of sod and slicing them into brick-shaped pieces, then using those earthen bricks to build their homes. Most of the original soddies in Nebraska have since been reclaimed by the earth, but this one is still standing strong.

Thompson’s Treasures currently sell horse drawn wagons, antique collectibles, antique horse drawn carriages, horse drawn covered chuck wagons, harnesses, tacks, horse collars, hames, sleigh bells, windmill weights, collectible farm cast iron, primitive farm tools, antique toys, antique tractors, antique farm equipment, belt buckles, pocket knives, buggy steps, silver tea coffee sets, spurs, tractor seats, pottery antique dishes, western collectibles, antique tools, antique decorative jars, and the list goes on and on!