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The Cornhusker State

   Difficult to fathom, estimates suggest nearly a half million pioneers moved across Nebraska's Great Plains during the second half of the 19th century. Lured by promises of rich farmland in the West, a steady stream of settlers slogged along the Oregon Trail. Traveling this overland route for months, ranchers, farmers and miners were eager to gage their progress. The landmarks of Scotts Bluff National Monument and Chimney Rock NHS, two of the state's spectacular monoliths, offered the promise that their journey was nearing the half way point.
   Today, Nebraska welcomes its visitors to experience this pioneer spirit at its many of state parks, historic sites and recreation areas. Remnants of the bloody Plains Wars are preserved at Fort Robinson, while the some of the state's most spectacular scenery is found on the Niobrara National Scenic River and Scotts Bluff National Monument.

 



Nebraska Points of Interest

   Region: Panhandle

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Oglala National Grassland Harrison
Toadstool Geologic Park Harrison
Chimney Rock Bayard
Courthouse and Jail Rocks Bayard
Ash Hollow Lewellen
Windlass Hill Sod House Blue Creek
Scotts Bluff Gering
Western Trails Byway Scottsbluff-Ogallala
Fort Robinson Crawford


   Region: Sandhills

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Bryan Bridge Valentine
Smith Falls Valentine


   Region: Panhandle and Sandhills

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Bridges to Buttes Byway Harrison-Valentine


   Region: Lewis and Clark

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Three State Overlook Ponca


   Region: Prairie Lakes

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Bailey Yard North Platte
Ogallala Front Street Ogallala


   Region: Frontier Trails

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   Region: Pioneer Country

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Indian Cave Park Shubert


   Region: Metro

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Cunningham Lake Omaha





Nebraska Travel Regions Map


 

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