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Nebraska's Trails West

Welcome to Western Nebraska; America's last great western frontier. Western Nebraska is a unique landscape full of memory, history and the character of the old west. We're ready for you to experience all that it has to offer in your next vacation. Enjoy a culture like no other. Discover Nebraska' trails west!

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Western Nebraska Trails West

Finding your next adventure in western Nebraska is as easy as looking across a distance field, exploring canyons, hiking buttes that rise off the intermediate prairie, or biking the dirt roads and exploring the history of the Oregon-California Trails, Agate Fossil Beds and nearby archeological sites.

Discovering western Nebraska means stepping back in the past and exploring the contemporary simultaneously. Western Nebraska offers vistas of scenic landscapes as well as outdoor adventures that rival those of Yellowstone National Park and Rocky Mountain Park, just in a different setting. Western Nebraska is for everyone. Come and join us on your next vacation adventure.

Roubadeau Pass Trading Post A replica of the trading post set up by Roubadeau in the 1800’s near Gering, Nebraska. Information on the trading post can be found at the Legacy of the Plains Museum. Photography by © 2020 Hawk Buckman

Stories from West Nebraska's Trails West Region

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Haystack Rock: Oregon’s Timeless Coastal Sentinel 

Clatsop County
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Cannon Beach isn’t the scent of salt air or the crash of the surf—it’s the towering silhouette of Haystack Rock, rising 235 feet from the Pacific like a fortress of stone.

Ink Therapy: How Tattooing Moved From Taboo to Healing Art 

Culture
Fifty years ago, tattoos in America carried a heavy social price. They were marks worn primarily by sailors, bikers, convicts, and those who lived life outside the “respectable” edges of society.

Scotty’s Drive-In: 2025

Western Nebraska
Driving west on 27th Street from Highway 26, you’ll find remnants of the 1960s atop a small building that looks like it was plucked straight from The Jetsons cartoon.

Toadstool Geological Park & Campground 

Western Nebraska
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.

Alliance, Nebraska, and the Iconic Carhenge 

Western Nebraska
In the heart of the American Midwest, tucked away on the plains of Nebraska, lies the town of Alliance. While often overlooked on the map, this unassuming community holds a fascinating history intertwined with a peculiar roadside attraction known as Carhenge.

Mount Richthofen: The Great Chief 

Northern Colorado
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
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.

Carhenge 

Western Nebraska
Discover Carhenge, one of Nebraska's most iconic and unique attractions! Located in Alliance, Nebraska, Carhenge is a unique replica of Stonehenge made entirely from vintage cars.

Arrival Of The Sandhill Cranes In Western Nebraska 

Western Nebraska
The largest gathering of Sandhill cranes happens near North Platte, Nebraska, beginning in mid-March and early April.

Bobbi Jo’s Branding Iron Brings a Little Coyote Ugly to the Panhandle of Nebraska 

Western Nebraska
Bobbie Jo's Branding Iron is only a few miles off the beaten path from Chimney Rock.

Geology of Scotts Bluff National Monument

Western Nebraska
Striations of rock expose the history of the Scotts Bluff National Monument. Each layer records the history of the erosion of the land.

Nebraska Panhandle Nature Photography

Western Nebraska
Nature photography in western Nebraska. "How does anything survive in this open wilderness of rolling grass and majestic buttes?”

Wildcat Hills of Western Nebraska 

Western Nebraska
Wildcat Hills’ beautiful habitat abundantly supports wildlife. Photographers rarely leave disappointed after arriving.

The History and Significance of Scotts Bluff National Monument

Western Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument boasts a captivating history that dates back thousands of years, starting with its Native American heritage. The area surrounding Scotts Bluff was once inhabited by Native American tribes like the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Pawnee.

Courthouse and Jail Rocks

Western Nebraska
On the far western side of Nebraska, the land that would become the small town of Bridgeport, Nebraska, are two promontories that served as landmarks on the Oregon-California Trail, the Mormon Trail, the Pony Express Trail, and the Sidney-Deadwood Trail.

The Horse Creek Treaty of 1851

Western Nebraska
The Great Plains were home to many tribes for countless generations. They lived and hunted all along the prairie, and sometimes warred with neighboring tribes. In the mid-1800s, they began witnessing mass migrations of white men through their respective territories.

Nebraska’s Archeological Treasure: Signal Butte

Western Nebraska
Signal Butte was the first archeological site to be carbon dated, and is a testament to the Woodland Indians who once called western Nebraska their home.

Scotts Bluff National Monument & the North Platte River Valley

West Nebraska
Your windshield is suddenly filled with the breathtaking sight of the North Platte River Valley and the Wildcat Hills, which is dominated by the Scotts Bluff National Monument, rising 4659 feet (1420 meters) above sea level. Welcome to WyoBraska.

Colorado Butterfly Plant: The Great American Desert’s Most Endangered Plant

Western Nebraska
If you’ve ever hiked through the high plains meadows or along the wandering streams of WyoBraska, you may have been lucky enough to catch sight of the Colorado Butterfly Plant (Oenothera coloradensis), a short-lived perennial herb in the evening primrose family.

The Elusive and Endangered Swift Fox

Western Nebraska
The elusive swift fox (Vulpes velox) earns its name by reaching speeds of up to 25 mph in pursuit of its prey, which consists of anything that doesn’t eat them first

Bridgeport’s Annual Greek Festival

Western Nebraska
Upon entering the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport, attendees breathe deeply as the smell of delicately made Greek sweets wafts up their nostrils as vibrant and lively music sets the tone for the cultural encounter they are about to experience.

Montz Ranch is Not an Outdoor Adventure

Western Nebraska
Montz Ranch could be a better hiking experience. But, unfortunately, it's not an area you want to try and visit

Chimney Rock: Landmark of Generations 

Western Nebraska
During the 1800s, Chimney Rock was one of the most noted landmarks along the immigrant trails. As travelers passed close to Chimney Rock,

Pony Express Trail

Western Nebraska
Shouts will be heard across the Pony Express Historic Trail on June 08, 2022, beginning at around 4:00 pm at the Scotts Bluff National Monument in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Western Nebraska
The Scotts Bluff National Monument dominates the landscape around it, serving as a landmark for people for hundreds of years but, make no mistake, it sucks! It was a sacred place for Native Americans and a marker for emigrants who traveled the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. Today, it's a testament to a declining economy of three towns in desperate need to stay alive.

Nebraska’s Sheep Creek Cemetery

Western Nebraska
At the turn of the 20th Century, newspapers rarely commented on the Black community in western Nebraska unless it was related to crime. They were among many Black people who decided to move west for freedom and a better life.

Mary Murray Murdoch

Western Nebraska
Mary “Wee Granny” Murray Murdoch was born in Glencairn, Dumfries, Scotland, on Oct. 13, 1782. She died near Chimney Rock Nebraska.

Lake Minatare Lighthouse

Western Nebraska
No consideration is given to one of seven land-locked lighthouses in the United States that they can only see in the panhandle of Nebraska and honestly, no one cares.
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