Today’s ride is our shortest day, 47 miles from Pender to Ponca, Nebraska. Ponca is Nebraska’s fourth oldest town and was established in 1856. It is named for the Ponca Indian tribe. Population is around 900. Ponca State Park, just two miles north of the city, is where we will be camping for the night.
One of our first towns of the day, Emerson, NE. Always great the way the locals come out and provide food, water and big smiles.
The storm path and debris after Pilger was hit. And this is dozens of miles north of Pilger.
As I rode up I thought this was a boy with his dog. No! It was a one month old calf. Cutest thing, real curious, actually reminded me of a puppy.
In Ponca State Park, our overnight town, we were awakened by massive thunder and lightening, none of which was hitting the ground but made for a spectacular display of light and color.