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The Pictures below are from a Road Trip Vacation to the Nebraska Sandhills & Western Nebraska - including Attractions in and near Scottsbluff & Chadron, Nebraska.


 The Route Includes Chimney Rock, Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Halsey National Forest, Fort Robinson State Park, Toadstool

Geologic Park Hiking Trail, Mari Sandoz Exhibit on CSC Campus, Niobrara River, and Smith Falls Tallest Waterfall in Nebraska Pictures, comments, "favorites," and Tips below -- including our "off the Interstate" checked out and recommended Scenic driving "loop" Route of Western Nebraska and the Sandhills described below.

We took 8 days and 7 nights to do this driving trip and ran out of time toward the end where we had hoped to include the town of Niobrara and Ponca State Park. Next time we will allow more time -- there is a lot to see and do in Nebraska! We drove a little over 1,500 miles including all of the many side trips we took.

The pictures below are in the order of a "leisurely" Scenic Nebraska Driving Vacation we recently took from Lincoln, NE

Chimney Rock - on Oregon Trail east of Scottsbluff
Chimney Rock southeast of Scottsbluff
- Large picture version below
on our quest for more Western Nebraska Travels. It is a Road Trip Vacation "loop" which included the Scenic Route through the Nebraska Sandhills, Western Nebraska, the Nebraska Panhandle, The Nebraska Grasslands and Badlands, and following the Scenic Niobrara River.
  
We tried to stay on Highways that were as Scenic as possible. Our driving route -- which included no Interstate driving -- started the "Scenic" Route portion in St. Paul, NE. It included the following Scenic or fairly Scenic Highways in this order from St Paul north of Grand Island: 11, 91, 2, 385, 92, 29, 20, 12, 281, 275, 14, and 39 to finish the "Scenic" part of the loop route near Clolumbus, NE.

We went through the towns of Burwell, Halsey, Alliance, Gering, Scottsbluff, Crawford, Chadron, Valentine, & O'Neill, and stayed overnight for one or more nights in or near the towns of: Brewster, Scottsbluff, Crawford, Chadron, and Springview. (We ran out of time to visit Niobrara State Park and Ponca State Park.)




Our Western Nebraska Vacation Travels - the Road Trip Areas
- the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle Road Tour Via the "Scenic Route"


Can check out pictures & comments in Vacation Travel driving order below
- or skip down to specific Nebraska Road Tour areas and Attractions

Click link to drop to Road Trip Area and Pictures below:

(This page got so many pictures on it that we are working on putting the 3 areas below on a seperate Page 2 of Western Nebraska and Sandhills Travel so it will load faster. - The Nebraska Area links below will go to the new page being built - check back.)


  • Chadron, Nebraska and Crawford, NE area Attractions - Including Fort Robinson State Park, Chadron State Park, Museum of Fur Trade, & others - will be on new page 2 being built. - (there are a few Chadron Area and Fort Robinson State Park "Preview" Photos + some Ft Robinson Park Info and Lodging Info Links near the bottom of this page - check back for the rest here on a new to be built Fort Robinson State Park page.)

  • Chadron Area and Northeast Nebraska Travel pages Now Here:

    -- Toadstool Geologic Park in the Chadron, NE "Badlands" area northwest of the Western Nebraska Sandhills -- plus Hiking Trail Info and Photo Gallery

    -- Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center - prize-winning author - "Nebraska's Story Teller" - Exhibit on Chadron State College Campus in Chadron, NE

    -- Smith Falls Waterfall & Scenic Niobrara River - Tallest Waterfall in Nebraska + Waterfall Video and Smith Falls State Park Camping Info & Nebraska's Tallest Waterfall Pictures - a Nebraska Sandhills "Must See"

    -- For now -- Fort Robinson State Park Info Links + Lodging Info, and a few "Preview" Park Photos
  • Scenic Hwy 20 through the northern Sandhills to Valentine, NE + More on the "Canoeable" Niobrara River + the Scenic Junction of the Niobrara and the Missouri Rivers - Coming on new page 2 - check back.
  • Colorful Nebraska Sunsets Photo Gallery + Nebraska Midwest Rural Country Sunrises & Free Screensaver or Wallpaper Pictures - with High Resolution Photo Download Links

    The images on this page are smaller file sizes to help them load faster - see bottom of page for some free larger file size Downloadable Wallpaper & Nebraska Sandhills Screensaver Versions -- also some high resolution printable Photo versions of US Vacation Points of Interest and Attractions with "comp" downloads.

     See details on the Links to other Pictures below from our Vacations to Western Nebraska & the Nebraska Sandhills + some other favorite affordable US Vacation areas and area Attraction Links Links below.


    Map Image below shows our partial Basic Driving
    Route for the Scenic "Off the Interstate" Western Nebraska
    and Nebraska Sandhills Road Trip.

    Map Scenic Route - most off Interstate

    The main driving route shown does not show the many scenic
    "side trips" we took along the way. (Plus, this map may incorrectly show a section of Interstate Driving just west of Lincoln - This map also does not show the return route
    of our over 1,500 mile driving "loop" road trip.)
    We only drove on the more scenic "Off the Interstate roads"





Ord - Burwell - Brewster, Nebraska Via Scenic Highways 11 & 91
- Pictures and Comments

- Includes Fort Hartsuff Historic Park & Calamus Reservoir Recreation Area

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Buildings on edge of Nebrasks Sandhills near Burwell
Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Buildings on edge of Nebraska Sandhills near Burwell, NE.

It was our first stop coming from Lincoln on our Western Nebraska Travels driving Vacation loop which included a Scenic Road Trip Route through the Nebraska Sandhills, Western Nebraska, the Nebraska Panhandle, The Nebraska Grasslands and Badlands, and following the Scenic Niobrara River.


Their were many displays of Antiques in the setting they would have been used at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Antiques on edge of Nebrasks Sandhills near Burwell
Their were many displays of Antiques in the setting they would have been used at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. There was a large display of antique guns.
The Fort is near Burwell, NE on the edge of the Western Nebraska Sandhills

To Trip Advisor page with Comments and Viewer Reviews of Fort Hartsuff State Park
+ Info and User Reviews of nearby Motels.

Calamus Reservoir Picnic Area + view of the Dam - near Burwell in Nebraska Sandhills
Calamus Reservoir day use Area + view of the Dam - near Burwell, NE in Western Nebraska Sandhills


Calamus Reservoir Sand Beach Area + view of the Dam - near Burwell in Nebraska Sandhills
Calamus Reservoir Sand Beach Area + view of the Dam - near Burwell in Western Nebraska Sandhills

To Viewer Info on Calamus Reservoir and Calamus State Recreation area at
Trip Advisor + Nearby Motels with User Reviews
Calamus Reservoir State Park and Recreation Area Info. Near Burwell, NE



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North Loup River and the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey
+ Scenic Highway 2 through the Nebraska Sandhills

- with many Windmills and much prime Sandhills Grassland


North Loup River and Grasslands in Western Nebraska Sandhills
North Loup River winds through the Grasslands in Western Nebraska Sandhills near Brewster, NE.

(A Picture similiar to one above + the Photo below are now available in high resolution
downloadable versions.)


North Loup River winds through the Grasslands in Western Nebraska Sandhills near Brewster, NE
Peaceful North Loup River "meanders" through the Grasslands in the Western Nebraska Sandhills
east of Halsey Nebraska National Forest.

This link goes to a Map showing the Locations of the three Nebraska National Forests and the Nebraska Grasslands region


Uncle Bucks Lodge in Western Nebraska Sandhills in Brewster, NE
Uncle Bucks Lodge in Western Nebraska Sandhills in Brewster, NE. Seemed like a big facility for such a remote area, but we understand it is used for many weddings and dances + many hunters stay there during seasons. There was only one other couple there the night we stayed there in mid October - which is off season. The big north windows provide a view of the Scenic North Loup River.



Uncle Bucks Lodge Wooden Barstools in Western Nebraska Sandhills near Brewster
Interesting Uncle Bucks Lodge Wooden Barstools - Western Nebraska Sandhills near North Loup River


Halsey Nebraska National Forest Fire Lookout Tower - Nebraska Sandhills Travels
Halsey Nebraska National Forest Fire Lookout Tower. It was a bit of a climb on the noisy metal stairs, but a great view from the top.


Halsey Nebraska National Forest from top of Fire Lookout Tower
Halsey Nebraska National Forest from top of the Fire Lookout Tower. This is an entirely "Man Planted" forest. You can see a "fire band" clearcut area of the forest which is done to stop the spread of a forest fire.


Fire Lookout Tower stairs down from top - Halsey Nebraska National Forest
Fire Lookout Tower stairs down from top - Halsey Nebraska National Forest. It was kind of windy
at the top that day, so we were glad to get back down to the ground again.


Western Nebraska Sandhills + Wooden Windmill - Cattle grazing on Grasslands
Western Nebraska Sandhills Grasslands and Prairie grass + a short wooden Windmill
- great pasture land for Cattle Grazing.

(A picture similiar to one above + the Chimney Rock and Courthouse Rock pictures below are now available
in High Resolution Downloadable Versions )


You see many short windmills - many old wooden ones Vs metal. Don't need to be high in the air to catch enough wind to pump water for a cattle stock tank. Curious stock cattle often come up to the fence when you get out of your car to take a picture. You can see that most of the cattle are looking at me taking this picture -- and I didn't even have to say "cheese!"


Scottsbluff area Attractions - including Chimney Rock and
Scotts Bluff National Monument

+ Lake Minatare Lighthouse, Agate Fossil Beds and Jailhouse / Courthouse Rocks


Chimney Rock from about a mile away - In Western Nebraska Panhandle east of Scottsbluff
Chimney Rock from about a mile away. On Oregon Trail in Western Nebraska Panhandle east of Scottsbluff.
The spire of Chimney Rock was measured as being approximately 500 feet above the river
in about 1900. It is estimated that Chimney Rock has lost about 30 feet of height
due to weather and lightning hits during the last 100+ years.


Chimney Rock on Oregon Trail - In Western Nebraska Panhandle east of Scottsbluff
Popular Chimney Rock Attraction on Oregon Trail - In Western Nebraska Panhandle
east of Scottsbluff off of Hwy 92 - Southwest of the edge of the Sandhills (see map link below)

(Chimney Rock Picture above + the Courthouse Rock and Scotts Bluff Monumient pictures below are now available
in High Resolution Downloadable Versions )


Chimney Rock Historical Marker - east of Scottsbluff on Hwy 92
Chimney Rock Historical Marker - East of Scottsbluff on Hwy 92

To Chimney Rock National Historic Site Web Site Pages on the Nebraska Historical Society Web Site
- Scroll down for Visitor Center Times and Info.


Courthouse and Jailhouse Rock - On Oregon Trail East of Scottsbluff, NE
Courthouse and Jailhouse Rock on Oregon Trail - East of Scottsbluff near Bridgeport off of Hwy 92.
In the Western Nebraska Panhandle southwest of the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills


Courthousee and Jailhouse Rock Historical Marker next to Hwy 92 east of Scottsbluff
Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks Historical Marker - on Hwy 92 east of Scottsbluff near Bridgeport, NE.


Approaching Scotts Bluff National Monument from the east on Hwy 92 west of Gering
Approaching Scotts Bluff National Monument from the east on Hwy 92 west of Gering.
(A photo similar to one above is available in High Resolution.)

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Approaching Scotts Bluff National Monument from the east on Hwy 92 west of Gering, Nebraska
Looking down from top of Scotts Bluff National Monument to the southeast toward Gering, NE.

You can see much Scotts Bluff National Monument Information + several Pictures on these pages
on the National Park Service Web Site.
Tip - Click the "Plan your Visit" Link for a Driving Road and Hiking trails Map.


Lake Minatare Lighthouse near Scottsbluff in Western Nebraska
Historic Lake Minatare Lighthouse in Lake Minatare State Recreation Area & Park - near Scottsbluff in Western Nebraska. One of 2 lighthouses in Nebraska. Built by the Veterans Conservation Corps in 1939.
Has never had a light. Can climb circular steps to top for great view.

(A picture similiar to one above is now available in High Resolution Downloadable Versions )


Lake Minatare State Recreation Area near Scottsbluff in Western Nebraska
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. Beautiful scenic park and large fishing lake with many campsites.
Can see interesting rock formations in background

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Fort Robinson State Park and Chadron Area"Preview" Photos
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Ft Robinson Park Info and Lodging Info Links below area Photos

Chadron State Park small lake
Nebraska Chadron State Park small peaceful lake in Fall with mirror reflection - no crowds!


Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Lake
Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Rock Lake wide view from 3 "stitched" photos - we ate a picnic lunch while enjoying this peaceful view! Ft Robinson State park is just west of Crawford, NE
-- (which is 18 miles west of Chadron, NE)


Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park winding road
Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, NE -- 18 miles west of Chadron, NE
-- winding road that crossed a small shallow stream


Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Rock Formations
Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Rock Formations wide view -- a Western Nebraska Panhandle "Must See"
Fort Robinson is about 21 miles west of Chadron, Nebraska near Crawford, NE


Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park Horses on Trail Ride - Ft Robinson Park
New  Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park -- Horseback Riders on a peaceful and scenic Trail Ride.
Interesting rock formations. (Horseback Trail Rider photo credit below)


Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park - Longhorn Steer up close - Ft Robinson Park
New Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park -- Longhorn Steer up close! (Taken sitting on horse)
(Horseback Trail Rider photo credit below)

Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park Buffalo Herd - Ft Robinson Park
New Nebraska Fort Robinson State Park Buffalo Herd taken on a Horseback Trail Ride
(Three photos above are courtesy of Dick W. - Retired Veterinarian & Trail Rider from Lincoln, NE)


-- Check back for more Fort Robinson State Park, Chadron State Park, and other Western Nebraska + Chadron, NE Area Attraction Pictures to come on a new Chadron, Nebraska Area Attractions & Nebraska Sandhills "Must See's" page here!

Here are a couple of Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Info Links to use until we get the new page finished:

-- Ft Robinson Park Info Page with detailed Lodging, Camping, and other Park Facilities Info

 -- Nebraska Ft Robinson State Park Info with lodging reservations phone number & some great
pictures! (Click the photo in the top photo Heading to see the Slideshow of 11 photos)




Western Nebraska Travel Areas Being Built and Completed here:
  • Chadron, Nebraska and Crawford, NE area Attractions - Including Fort Robinson State Park, Chadron State Park, Museum of Fur Trade, & others - on new page 2 being built - "preview" photos above.
  • Chadron Area and Northeast Nebraska Travel pages Now Here:

    -- Toadstool Geologic Park in the Chadron, NE "Badlands" area northwest of the Western Nebraska Sandhills -- plus Hiking Trail Info and Photo Gallery

    -- Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center - prize-winning author - "Nebraska's Story Teller" - Exhibit on Chadron State College Campus in Chadron, NE

    -- Smith Falls Waterfall & Scenic Niobrara River - Tallest Waterfall in Nebraska + Waterfall Video and Smith Falls State Park Camping Info & Nebraska's Tallest Waterfall Pictures - a Nebraska Sandhills "Must See"
  • Scenic Hwy 20 through the northern Sandhills to Valentine, NE + More on the "Canoeable" Niobrara River + the Scenic Junction of the Niobrara and the Missouri Rivers - Coming on new page 2 - check back
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