Valentine 

Our time in Valentine was very warm so that curtailed a few of our activities.  We did go to see the Niobrara Refuge and hiked down to see the Fort Falls waterfalls.  I was excited to see a snake I THOUGHT was a rattle snake - but it was a bull snake.  

We particularly enjoyed our visit to the Niobrara Winery.  The staff there were very fun to talk with and we learned more about growing grapes in NE.  Interestingly, they love the sandy soil. One difference between CA and NE wine growing - the folks in California don't need to watch out for rattle snakes!  The wine was good too!

Almost forgot - it was pretty cool waking up at 4am to the sound of the coyotes nearby.  

June 2021