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 Historic Lake Minatare Lighthouse near Scottsbluff NE Nebraska Lighthouse without a Light |
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To a detailed Scottsbluff area Map with the local Attractions labeled and briefly described. A very handy Nebraska map from a Scottsbluff, NE Site that no longer exists. (Thank goodness had saved this Map copy!)
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See an Intereactive map showing the marked Robidoux Pass road and other marked roads on the Robidoux Pass Driving Road + the general area immediately south of Scottsbluff, NE and the Scottsbluff National Monument.
Tip - Open in a full window to see all of the map -- can use Map move arrows or right click and "grab" and drag map to see Wildcat Hills Recreation Area below (to South) about 6 miles on Hwy 71. Drag Map to lower right to see Scottsbluff area and Scottsbluff National Monument.
The Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and driving road to Robidoux Pass is a definate Scottsbluff, NE area "Must See"
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Chimney Rock near Scottsbluff, NE
- on Oregon trail
The Chimney Rock National Historic Site and Visitors Center is about 5 miles SE of Jct of Nebraska Hwy 92 & US Hwy 26 near Bayard, NE --approximately 25 miles SE of Scottsbluff on Hwy 92. The popular Historic Chimney Rock Attraction is visible from some distance - the most recognized landmark on the Oregon Trail. The spire of Chimney Rock was measured at about 500 feet above the river in 1890. It is estimated that a total of about 30 feet have been lost to a 1992 lightning hit that knocked off 4 feet plus the effects of weather over the last 110+ years.
See this link for the Nebraska Historical Society page on the Chimney Rock Attraction and Visitor Center. It has links to detailed Information on Chimney Rock with pictures, Map, and Visitors Center times open and fees. The Chimney Rock National Historic Site and Chimney Rock Visitors Center are a definate Scottsbluff NE area "Must See" If you have time, drive on southwest down Hwy 92 to view Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks south of Bridgeport
Lake Minatare Historic Lighthouse
& Lake Minatare - near Scottsbluff, NE
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area and Lighthouse - About 7 miles NE of Scottsbluff, NE - 9 mi. north of town of Minatare on Stonegate Rd. Lake Minitare is a State Recreation Area with more than 2,000 acres of water. There were several fisherman out in boats the last time we were there and it looked like the fishing was good. Camping, picnicking, and swimming are also available.
The interesting Historic Lighthouse and shelter are built of native stone. The 55 foot tall Lighthouse tower was built in 1939 by the Veterans Conservation Corps and has never housed a light. There is a great view of the scenic lake and surrounding trees from the top up the winding 4 story staircase
This link goes to the Lake Minatare State Recreation Area Web Site on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Web Site. This link is to an Interactive map of the Scottsbluff area with the Lake Minatare Recreation Area marked + the Scotts Bluff National Monument and some other area historic natural attractions marked in green. (double click on a green area to zoom in for labels to appear.)
If you enjoy Historic Lighthouses and Scenic Lakes, the Lake Minatare Lighthouse and Lake Minatare Recreation Area are a "Must See" - We found it a great place to eat a peaceful picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the lake.
Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks near Bridgeport, NE - on Oregon trail
Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks - 5 mi. S. of Bridgeport (on Hwy 92) - South on NE Hwy 88 - These unusual rock formations are accessed by a well marked gravel road going west off of Hwy 88. They were one of the trail "markers" on the Oregon Trail. No Visitor Center or facilities are available. This link goes to a Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks page on the Bridgeport Nebraska Web Site
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - about 32 miles north of Scottsbluff, NE on Hwy 29. 24 mi. S. of Harrison, NE on the way north up to the Crawford and Chadron area. The Visitors Center and Museum displays many fossils of ancient animals and American Indian artifacts from 31 Native American tribes. The internationally recognized Agate Fossil Bed Site contains a very narrow Niobrara "stream" area not too far from the point of origin of the Niobrara river + some interesting walking trails among the quarries. American Indian artists show their art on some weekends during the summer months.
This link goes to an Agate Fossil Beds National Monument "Plan Your Visit" page on the National Park Service Web Site with a Map + links to the Agate Fossil Beds Visitors Center and Museum activities dates and hours open + fees. See many pictures and more Geology fieldnotes information on this Explore Geology - Nature and Science section of the NPS web site.
If you are interested in the recovery process for ancient fossils and viewing Indian Artifacts, the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Site is a "Must See" for travel in either the Scottsfluff, Nebraska or the Chadron, NE area.
Read Candid User Reviews and Ratings + compare prices of Scottsbluff area Hotels and Motels at this page. Compare prices and ratings + read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor for Scottsbluff, NE.
This is a listing of Scottsbluff Area Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers + map links. The Listings for Scottsbluff Restaurants starts part way down the 1st page and continues on page 2.
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A listing of some of the pages on this Nebraska Travels Site now, plus some of the pages and pictures to come are in the Menu listing to the left. More are being added as we think of additions that would be interesting to our Site visitors -- especially topics that we currently have pictures for since this is a "picture enhanced" Site. We took over a thousand pictures + a few videos from our last road trip vacation through the Nebraska Sandhills and the Western Nebraska Panhandle, so we have a few pictures to choose from.
The list of the pages here now + descriptions is below.
- To a Scottsbluff Nebraska Map with the local area Attractions labeled and briefly described. A very handy printable Scottsbluff, NE map.
- Toadstool Geologic Park in the Chadron, NE "Badlands" area northwest of the Western Nebraska Sandhills -- plus Hiking Trail Info and Photo Gallery (Some High Resolution Photo Versions are now also available.)
The Western Nebraska Road Trip - the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle Road Trip Via the Scenic non-Interstate Route - Includes Nebraska National Forest and Scottsbluff area Attractions + Others. MANY great Pictures!!!
- Nebraska Maps - Interactive & Printable - for Nebraska Road Trips
- Sandhill Crane Migration - Pictures & Viewing Location Tips, + Video of thousands of Cranes flying in to roost for the night on the Platte River at Sunset and their unusual sounds!
- Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center - prize-winning author - "Nebraska's Story Teller" - Exhibit on Chadron State College Campus in Chadron, NE
- Colorful Nebraska Sunsets Photo Gallery + Nebraska Country Sunrises & Free Screensaver Pictures - with High Resolution Photo Download Links
- Deer Running Video - 10 Deer Running in Back Yard of an Acreage in Eastern, Nebraska + Deer "Fight" Video Movie Clip and picture.
- Smith Falls Waterfall & Niobrara River Pictures - Tallest Waterfall in Nebraska Pictures + Waterfall Video and Smith Falls State Park Info - a Nebraska Sandhills "Must See"
- NebraskaTravels.com Site Map with Categorized Page Descriptions Listing
- Home Page - NebraskaTravels.com - Nebraska road trips with special sections on the Nebraska Sandhills - An "Insider" Nebraska Vacations Guide - "Reviews" - Tips - Pictures
Come back and watch our growth -- and check for our our new Nebraska Sandhills and other Nebraska Travels Attraction pictures and video clip postings!
Gene
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