Radunich Rants and rambles: The Platte Valley: Still an undiscovered gem

My first summer spent here in the Platte Valley was definitely one to remember and included things I’ve never done before. I’ve soaked in the hot pools, gone floating down the river, hiked beautiful trails, witnessed competitive lumberjacks at work, been to rodeos and horse shows, seen several live musicians perform, sampled great Dutch oven cooking, watched outdoor sportsmen hurl axes and knives, mingled with Old West pioneers giving tours at Living History Days, and, most recently, seen cowboys get thrown around like rag dolls at Bullfest.

After spending such a great summer in a fun-packed a...