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- Scotts Bluff County Kimball County Morrill County Sioux County
  
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  48-Hour Road Trip – The Wildcat Hills & The Tin Roof Sundae
  
  August 31, 2023
  
  In this installment of Trails West Magazine, our journey leads us to Potter, Nebraska, where we'll uncover the origins of a delectable delight – the Tin Roof Sundae. This frozen confection reshaped the nation's dessert preferences during the latter half of the 20th century.
  
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  48-Hour Road Trip – Scotts Bluff National Monument Gering, NE
  
  August 28, 2023
  
  Scotts Bluff National Monument is a part of, and maintained by, the US National Parks Service. It hosts a visitor's center which we were not allowed to film in without a permit which would have taken a few weeks to obtain so, we just enjoyed the outside..
  
  Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
  
  August 4, 2023
  
  Situated within the Oglala National Grassland in the far reaches of northwestern Nebraska, Toadstool Geologic Park stands out for its exceptional geological marvels. The remarkable rock configurations found here bear the moniker "toadstools," a nod to their uncanny resemblance to mushrooms.
  
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  48-Hour Road Trip – Carhenge – Alliance, NE
  
  July 11, 2023
  
  In this episode, we travel to Alliance, Nebraska, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Our first stop takes us to the iconic Carhenge, where we explore its fascinating history and its intriguing sculptures.
  
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  48-Hour Road Trip – Chimney Rock, Bayard, NE
  
  June 20, 2023
  
  In this episode of Trails West Magazine's 48-Hour Road Trips, our destination is Bayard, Nebraska. Where we visit and explore Chimney Rock National Historic Site.
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Wyoming
- Goshen County Platte County Albany County
  
  Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest
  
  August 10, 2023
  
  Discover the tranquility and natural beauty at Medicine Bow National Forest and embark on an unforgettable journey into untouched wilderness.
  
  The Wyoming Wine at Table Mountain Vineyards
  
  April 8, 2023
  
  We didn't consider a winery when passing through eastern Wyoming. What we found was delicious and unforgettable.
  
  Fort Laramie Historical Site
  
  November 1, 2022
  
  Fort Laramie, situated in Wyoming, USA, is an iconic historic site renowned for its crucial role in shaping the American West.
  
  Discoveries at Powars II
  
  September 28, 2022
  
  The Clovis First model has come under debated attack as a result of discoveries found from southern Texas to the Pacific Northwest. Now. we can add Sunrise, Wyoming to that list
  
  Carving History At Register Cliffs
  
  August 17, 2022
  
  Rising 100 feet above the floor of the North Platte River valley, near present day Guernsey, Wyoming, stands the easternmost of three emigrant recording areas in Wyoming.
Colorado
- Mount Richthofen: The Great Chief
  
  June 10, 2023
  
  Nestled within the Never Summer Mountains of Northern Colorado, Mount Richthofen, also referred to as the "Great Chief" or "Chief Mountain," proudly stands as a prominent peak in the region. It has captured the hearts of many visitors, including ourselves, making it a beloved destination during our time in Colorado
  
  The Cache la Poudre River
  
  June 9, 2023
  
  The Cache la Poudre River is prominent in Colorado, United States. It is located in the northern (NoCo) part of the state and flows through the scenic Poudre Canyon, west of the city of Fort Collins.
48-Hours
- 00:11:03
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – The Wildcat Hills & The Tin Roof Sundae
  
  August 31, 2023
  
  In this installment of Trails West Magazine, our journey leads us to Potter, Nebraska, where we'll uncover the origins of a delectable delight – the Tin Roof Sundae. This frozen confection reshaped the nation's dessert preferences during the latter half of the 20th century.
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Scotts Bluff National Monument Gering, NE
  
  August 28, 2023
  
  Scotts Bluff National Monument is a part of, and maintained by, the US National Parks Service. It hosts a visitor's center which we were not allowed to film in without a permit which would have taken a few weeks to obtain so, we just enjoyed the outside..
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Carhenge – Alliance, NE
  
  July 11, 2023
  
  In this episode, we travel to Alliance, Nebraska, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Our first stop takes us to the iconic Carhenge, where we explore its fascinating history and its intriguing sculptures.
  
  00:10:45
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Chimney Rock, Bayard, NE
  
  June 20, 2023
  
  In this episode of Trails West Magazine's 48-Hour Road Trips, our destination is Bayard, Nebraska. Where we visit and explore Chimney Rock National Historic Site.
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Jail & Courthouse Rock – Bridgeport, NE
  
  June 12, 2023
  
  As we continue our Trail's West 48-hour road trip leaving Bayard, NE, we travel east on Highway 92, following the old Oregon-California trails toward Bridgeport, NE, where another small adventure awaits.

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Nebraska
- Scotts Bluff County Kimball County Morrill County Sioux County Banner County Box Butte County
  
  00:11:03
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – The Wildcat Hills & The Tin Roof Sundae
  
  Western Nebraska August 31, 2023
  
  In this installment of Trails West Magazine, our journey leads us to Potter, Nebraska, where we'll uncover the origins of a delectable delight – the Tin Roof Sundae. This frozen confection reshaped the nation's dessert preferences during the latter half of the 20th century.
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Scotts Bluff National Monument Gering, NE
  
  Western Nebraska August 28, 2023
  
  Scotts Bluff National Monument is a part of, and maintained by, the US National Parks Service. It hosts a visitor's center which we were not allowed to film in without a permit which would have taken a few weeks to obtain so, we just enjoyed the outside..
  
  Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
  
  Western Nebraska August 4, 2023
  
  Situated within the Oglala National Grassland in the far reaches of northwestern Nebraska, Toadstool Geologic Park stands out for its exceptional geological marvels. The remarkable rock configurations found here bear the moniker "toadstools," a nod to their uncanny resemblance to mushrooms.
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Carhenge – Alliance, NE
  
  Western Nebraska July 11, 2023
  
  In this episode, we travel to Alliance, Nebraska, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Our first stop takes us to the iconic Carhenge, where we explore its fascinating history and its intriguing sculptures.
- Wild West
- Trails West
- Pine Ridge
- Sandhills & Rivers
South Dakota
Wyoming
- Goshen County Platte County Albany County
  
  Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest
  
  August 10, 2023
  
  Discover the tranquility and natural beauty at Medicine Bow National Forest and embark on an unforgettable journey into untouched wilderness.
  
  The Wyoming Wine at Table Mountain Vineyards
  
  Goshen County April 8, 2023
  
  We didn't consider a winery when passing through eastern Wyoming. What we found was delicious and unforgettable.
  
  Fort Laramie Historical Site
  
  Goshen County November 1, 2022
  
  Fort Laramie, situated in Wyoming, USA, is an iconic historic site renowned for its crucial role in shaping the American West.
  
  Discoveries at Powars II
  
  Platte County September 28, 2022
  
  The Clovis First model has come under debated attack as a result of discoveries found from southern Texas to the Pacific Northwest. Now. we can add Sunrise, Wyoming to that list
Colorado
- Mount Richthofen: The Great Chief
  
  Northern Colorado June 10, 2023
  
  Nestled within the Never Summer Mountains of Northern Colorado, Mount Richthofen, also referred to as the "Great Chief" or "Chief Mountain," proudly stands as a prominent peak in the region. It has captured the hearts of many visitors, including ourselves, making it a beloved destination during our time in Colorado
  
  The Cache la Poudre River
  
  Northern Colorado June 9, 2023
  
  The Cache la Poudre River is prominent in Colorado, United States. It is located in the northern (NoCo) part of the state and flows through the scenic Poudre Canyon, west of the city of Fort Collins.
48-Hours
- 00:11:03
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – The Wildcat Hills & The Tin Roof Sundae
  
  Western Nebraska August 31, 2023
  
  In this installment of Trails West Magazine, our journey leads us to Potter, Nebraska, where we'll uncover the origins of a delectable delight – the Tin Roof Sundae. This frozen confection reshaped the nation's dessert preferences during the latter half of the 20th century.
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Scotts Bluff National Monument Gering, NE
  
  Western Nebraska August 28, 2023
  
  Scotts Bluff National Monument is a part of, and maintained by, the US National Parks Service. It hosts a visitor's center which we were not allowed to film in without a permit which would have taken a few weeks to obtain so, we just enjoyed the outside..
  
  00:12:19
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Carhenge – Alliance, NE
  
  Western Nebraska July 11, 2023
  
  In this episode, we travel to Alliance, Nebraska, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Our first stop takes us to the iconic Carhenge, where we explore its fascinating history and its intriguing sculptures.
  
  00:10:45
  
  48-Hour Road Trip – Chimney Rock, Bayard, NE
  
  Western Nebraska June 20, 2023
  
  In this episode of Trails West Magazine's 48-Hour Road Trips, our destination is Bayard, Nebraska. Where we visit and explore Chimney Rock National Historic Site.

Western Nebraska Destination Map

Get an off-road gravel bike, a 4X4 vehicle, or a local guide when visiting western Nebraska to experience historical landmarks, areas and viewing wildlife.

Layers in the matrix of Courthouse and Jail Rock show Brule clay, Gering sandstone, and Volcanic ash with sandstone being found at the bottom, sand, and ash near the middle and top of the promontories. © Hawk Buckman — Layers in the matrix of Courthouse and Jail Rock show Brulé clay, Gering sandstone, and Volcanic ash with sandstone being found at the bottom, sand, and ash near the middle and top of the promontories. © Hawk Buckman

West Nebraska Destinations

Exploring the vast and historic landscapes of Western Nebraska can be a challenge, with over 700 miles of dirt roads to navigate. However, this unique region is home to some of the most fascinating destinations in the Midwest. To help visitors make the most of their trip, we’ve created a comprehensive Western Nebraska Destinations Map.

This map includes all the places we’ve visited and featured in our 48-Hour Trails West Series, making it easy to plan your own unforgettable adventure. With our map, you’ll be able to explore the most interesting and historic sites in the region without getting lost. So, whether you’re a resident or a visitor, our Western Nebraska Destinations Map is an essential tool for anyone looking to experience the best of this incredible region.

Original images and custom video are included in some map location markers that detail its significance.

Have questions? Send us a email!

Fall & Winter Adfventures

As we journey into the upcoming fall and winter months, our dedication to crafting captivating narratives remains unwavering. Brace yourself for an array of fresh and enthralling adventures, as we delve into the territories of Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, and Utah in the year 2023-2024.

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