Nebraska's forgotten small towns off Highway 12

Nebraska's forgotten small towns off Highway 12 - In this episode of SightseeingSally we explore Highway 12 and some of Nebraska's forgotten small towns.
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[@katerhodes6945]

U never said what the population was of Lynch.

[@SightseeingSally]

I didn’t realize I missed sharing that info. According to Google it was 189 in 2022. Thanks!

[@johngorentz6409]

Back in 1962-63 that highway was a gravel road. My high school played against Lynch and Spencer in basketball. Lynch had a bigger school and was a difficult opponent. Spencer was even bigger and badder. I'd have to check the yearbook for that year on how those games turned out. In 1995 I did my first week-long bicycle tour between two of my boyhood homes, and rode along that road from Niobrara to the Ft Randall dam on the 2nd day. I had good memories from 1963 and created some new ones, but a lot of my memories of 1963 travel on that road unfortunately became less vivid then, and I've never been able to recover some of the old sensations since then. Maybe that is what is meant by the saying, "You can't go home again." Doesn't mean I don't want to ride there again. For now, it was good to see those places in your video.

[@glennoconnor2980]

Burke Built... out of Fond du Lac! The condition of that playground equipment shows how well built it is. Yes, I can remember those surfaces after being heated by the ☀️. 😳

[@JohnShinn1960]

Thanks for the tours of Verdel, Lynch and Bristow Sally! As far as safety and playground equipment goes, in the not too distant future no fun will be allowed except fruit cups and coloring books. 🥺 Always remember, "Everything will kill you so choose somthing fun". 22:27 👍🤠

[@SightseeingSally]

hahaha yep, that's right!

[@darrellashby3906]

Ah yes, a genuine “old school” playground. Definitely brings back memories! Thanks for a great look-see of some cozy little towns. Lovely indeed!! Oh, and thanks for the early viewing!!❤️👍

[@SightseeingSally]

You’re welcome Darrell 😁 cozy is a great way to describe these out of the way small towns indeed.

[@olivei2484]

I used to like the ponies on the spring. They were a lot of fun. Round abouts made me sea sick, bleh.

[@tictacjak5247]

Fun video Sally...You're on a roll!

[@SightseeingSally]

Thanks! We're rolling all right. Down the highway lol

[@128titanic]

Hello, Sally. Thank you very much. Welcome.

[@sandyzalecki1145]

These look like typical small towns in Nebraska. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@bonniekaye]

Thank you for entertaining while I'm down with covid! 😭 Safe travels! ❤❤

[@charleyfolkes]

Thanks for the great videos. Part of my family was from Nebraska, so this was so nice for me to see 😊

[@sapphiresword139]

I watched this video about 45 minutes ago. I just got the KZbin notification. Go figure.

[@carmenortiz4446]

I used to go to the Gillett Wisconsin. The playground equipment was just like that.

[@tictacjak5247]

Hi , Sally, you're on a roll! Another really good video!🤩🤩

[@SightseeingSally]

Yay, thank you! 😄

[@gordonmorrow]

Another fine video by Marty and Sightseeing Sally. Thanks for the light-hearted narrative and interesting tour of small towns in Nebraska. Well done.

[@joannunemaker6332]

What a cute little town. I enjoyed this video.😊❤

[@treeandaturd]

saw a siren on top of an old building just the other day and immediately thought of Marty !

[@RichardFelstead1949]

G'Day from Australia. An interesting video, Sally.I enjoy "visiting these Smalltown USA places. Apart from your channel , I also subscribe to other travel related channel which visit these , almost ,ghost towns.

[@stevenskowronski4951]

Hey Sally! Love your channel. Thanks again for taking me with on your travels.

[@davezepnick1161]

Wow memories that slide. We had one absolutely identical to that , at John Muir park here in Green Bay Wisconsin. I remember the logo on the steps.

[@SightseeingSally]

Cool! I bet they made the one we had in Neshotah Park, too.

[@patriciaguenzler9150]

Thank you 👍👍 both

[@sapphiresword139]

Somewhere in Nebraska is a diner that serves your food without plates. They dump your food right onto a plastic tablecloth. I watched a couple eat spaghetti. They had the most fun they could with their clothes on.

[@SightseeingSally]

Hahaha 😂 I don’t really know what to say about that.

[@sapphiresword139]

@@SightseeingSally Well I do. "There is a lot of cool -shit- stuff in Nebraska." That's the music. [that reference my not be familiar to Wisconsinites]

[@philipcollins5440]

U and your security gard makes a gr8 team😊 you Sally bring up interesting facts about each town. I can't travel, so I do enjoy your video's. 🎉😊

[@BenCameron-u7b]

That brick building on Main Street Verdel used to be in International Harvester dealership, in 1943 my grandfather bought an IH stationery engine there believe it or not. Also tv game show Price is Right host for many years Bob Barkers grandparents were from Verdel.

[@charleyfolkes]

Great stories! International Harvester was really part of what built agriculture wasn’t it?

[@susan5301]

Lynch, NE. My first boyfriend was from there! 😆 Ah, the memories! Thanks Sally!

[@SightseeingSally]

Oh wow, what are the odds? 😁 Hope you enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

[@kennykittrell2549]

Hello Sally and Marty from Longview Texas

[@tictacjak5247]

HaHa! Marty needed a sugar fix! LoL! I don't think I've ever gone 2weeks without it

[@SightseeingSally]

Well, Marty's back on the sugar train. He ate two cookies after supper. Oops!

[@seanyancy1809]

Lets ask Marty? Great exploration of lost history.

[@cH-lq3hc]

Hey Sally, Bobby from NJ. Love your videos. You guys are doing a great job! Would you ever consider doing videos on these old Diners by giving your review on the food? Will you both ever come to NJ? Thanks again for doing a great job with your videos.

[@BobMckinsey-w7e]

Blinker fluid comes in bug spray option as well.

[@bryantint1339]

August 9, 2024. I have been away from King County, Washington since June 29, 2024. 41 days away. In Trego County, Kansas.

[@51Lorie]

Great little towns! It's always surprising to me that people still live there. I'm sure they have to drive quite a distance to get some major shopping done, but they appreciate coming back to a quiet and peaceful home. Thanks, Sally and Marty!

[@SightseeingSally]

The slow pace and quiet nature of small town life make up for having to drive farther to get your groceries.

[@bryantint1339]

Hi from Trego County, Kansas.

[@iansutton3176]

Hi Sally, another great video as always, but where are the dogs?

[@JohnShinn1960]

Worried about competition from Meandering Marty that you couldn't provide a link for his four month old channel I didn't know about until today? 🤔 👍😉 Congratulations Marty, subscriber #959 says hello. 👍🤠

[@SightseeingSally]

Hey now, I've mentioned MeanderingMarty's channel before today. I can't help it if you were sleeping during that part John hahaha 😂

[@JohnShinn1960]

@@SightseeingSally Honestly I figured I missed, now I have some catching up to do. I have seen his most recent.

[@bryantint1339]

Hi. In Trego County, Kansas.

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@juliogonzales5441]

LET IT ROLL...MARTY....DOWN THE HIGHWAY 🛣

[@evanorthcliff2782]

I had to comment on your spectacular black feathered hat. I love it. Did you make it?

[@bryantint1339]

Landlines work best at home and at the office! Landlines are also good for private conversations on the street. Land Mobile is cool for general conversations. 1970s logic.

[@glennoconnor2980]

Those Telco buildings aka Central Offices.

[@alerobabes01]

I'm from South East Nebraska 40 minutes south is Kansas State line

[@richardgeeding1275]

Hi Sally. I know you two travel with a RV trailer. I wish you would show some of the campground locations you stay at out in the boonies.

[@SightseeingSally]

Yes, we do 😀 Thanks for the feedback. I will consider including camping sites in future episodes.

[@bryantint1339]

Canada and Mexico have the same equipment too.

[@bryantint1339]

Yes, every Midwestern state is different too.

[@hdtravel1]

Seems like Marty is always doing all the driving - does Sally ever drive and give Marty a break ?

[@JSB1882]

lol I still use a rotary dial phone because I can't imagine being tied down to phone like other people.

[@terria4698]

Businesses still have land lines (former network analyst for a large chain of grocery stores). Often, we'd open a ticket with a carrier like Verizon, who'd have to pass it on to a local telco out in the boondocks. If it was after dark, rotsa ruck. No one would head out that way until morning. If the troubleshooting had to be done in a part of the country like West Virginia? Noooope. No technician was going to try and find their way up in some coal country holler in the dark.

[@mikerocks56]

Between Verdel and Lynch is the metropolis of Monowi, with a population of 1. There is a bar there run by an older woman named Elsie. She’s in her upper 80s now. Not sure if she is still there. Did you happen to stop in there?

[@1954shadow]

The Louis and Clark Jail?

[@donaldszymczak]

Im curious where are all the locals ? I understand its rural its kinda creepy to not run across someone ,no disrespect . i love you guys vids take care ,safe travels

[@daviddaughenbaugh1080]

Grrreat

[@hdtravel1]

Tip - please add some maps to your videos to show us where these various towns that you visit are located - please - please

[@johnsykesiii1629]

Hmmm? That Mobil Pegasus logo reminds me of someone. Who could that be?

[@johnsykesiii1629]

SJW a/k/a WH?

[@tplugnickel]

Q uick trip from Utah to Nebraska?

[@SightseeingSally]

From Pickstown, South Dakota to Nebraska.

[@juniemoonie6]

Lol 😂❤

[@scottbatzler412]

May? You must be home for months now lol

[@SightseeingSally]

Yes, nearly 3 months 😉

[@onrycodger]

That Lewis and Clark guy, sure got around.😆 They boldly went where no white dudes went before.🖖

[@SightseeingSally]

Yes, they did!