Knox County is encompassed with history, beauty, and adventure. Visit the website with the link above for more information regarding the great attractions in this limitless county.
Chalupnik Park
J.J. Chalupnik donated land which is located on Main Street at the north end of the Verdigre business district. In 1979 the American Legion funded a drive to build a stage and shelter as memorial there to all men & women who had served in the American armed services. A playground also exists in the park. The gazebo built in 1987, an exact replica of the band pavilion which stood on the corner of Third and Main from 1913 to 1919, was moved from the park to Main Street in 1992
Wildwood Acres
Wildwood Acres Park got its start in 1972 when Dr. James G. Carlson donated 70 acres of land on the southeast edge of Verdigre. The park includes a large playground, public swimming pool, and a picnic shelter with a large stone fireplace. Nestled in the trees to the south is a camping area that includes primitive camping, two sleeping cabins, 27 camper pads, a sand volleyball court and bathrooms with showers. Other amenities include a softball field, disc golf course, and a fenced concrete area with a bandstand, basketball hoops, and two courts for tennis or pickleball.
Camp Cabins – for reservations call Village Clerk, 402-668-2621
Pool Hours (Memorial Day weekend to Mid-August)
- Mon-Fri 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sat./Sun. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Area Attractions
Explore an area filled with history, beauty and adventure.
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Park
Scenic 20 minute drive. Step millions of years back in time. On-site excavations of Nebraska’s prehistoric rhinos, camels and more. N. of Royal/Orchard, NE.
See trout rearing. Let the kids feed the fish. Canoe and fish on Grove Lake. Trout fishing on No. Branch of Verdigre Creek. Near Royal, NE.
“Bridging the Waters” Fest in July, Ponca Powwow in Aug., History museum, mural. Third-oldest and newest town in Nebraska (relocated to higher ground in 1960s). Great river and bluffs scenery. 12 mi. north
Year-round natural beauty and wildlife. Hiking, horse-back riding, historic river tours and more. Niobrara, NE. 12 mi.
Fun adventureson the rivers for family, group, and individuals. Personalized guided tours. Visit the website.
View Lewis and Clark’s sighting of Old Baldy or enjoy a weekend movie at old-time movie theatre.
BerryPepper Days and Rib Fest 3rd weekend in June. Santaland in December. 16 mi.
8 miles away. Tiny town with chainsaw carvings (some interactive) and murals interspersed among “pioneer” storefronts. Mini-mall with antiques, crafts, natural foods and old-fashioned post office.
Historic flour mill museum. Bread ‘n’ Jam Festival in Sep. Drive-In Movie Theater (May-Oct) Neligh, NE. 30 mi.