Highway 83, North through Logan County...

If I had only known that it was "that" Highway 83 at the time, I would have paid more attention as we zipped through the city of North Platte, stopping in some little park only long enough to have a sandwich, but not long enough to take a picture.  In my defense, it was quite overcast at the time with a light drizzle, so as always, next time....

About 30 miles north, in the heart of Logan County, where the sun seemed to be shining,

was the town of Stapleton, about half a mile west of the 83, and a small town full of surprises.  After passing the gas station at the start of town, we didn't expect much, and were glad we still had half a tank.

But they have a post office, a great specialty food/gift shop selling mostly Nebraska made stuff called Heavenly Creations, a very stylish woman's clothes store/design studio with an interesting selection of fashions called Sublime Boutique, a hair salon, Frey's general store, that was authentically right out of the 1940's, a CPA, and a great little mini supermarket with a good sandwich shop inside and an engaging funny staff, and some other shops that slip my mind at the moment, but considering the location and my lowered expectations it was a pleasant surprise.

And a VFW Hall that serves beer and burgers to all, no questions asked, regardless of your status as a veteran or non-veteran.   Remaining viable is the name of the game in this tough economy.  And besides, we all do our part in our own ways to keep America, America.

Its hard to tell by looking at the east side of the main drag that was sun llit when we were there, but this is an interesting place to visit.

On the left, you  can kind of see the market.  Great sandwichs!!!  As far as isolated small towns go, this place is doing a good job in the struggle to remain relevant.  Stop by and give them your business.

Pablo