Fort Robinson State Park encompasses 22,000 acres of the scenic Pine Ridge escarpment near Crawford. Known for steep buttes situated among forests and meadows, this former Army fortress is alsoRead More
Ground view of the bonebed at Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center. Photo by Dennis Kuhnel. Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center
The Hudson-Meng Education Center is located within the Oglala National Grassland near Crawford. The mystery of why more than 600 ancient bison died here may never be solved. 10,000-year-old spear pointsRead More
Fort Robinson History Center
A great place to learn about Fort Robinson’s storied history from Native American days to World War II is the Fort Robinson History Center. Operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society,Read More
Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center on the Chadron State College campus immerses visitors in the life of one of Nebraska’s most influential authors. Learn the cultural significance behindRead More
Museum of the Fur Trade
The Museum of the Fur Trade is located on a historic trading post site three miles east of Chadron. The comprehensive collection of artifacts includes weapons, blankets and clothing, asRead More
Chadron State Park
Chadron State Park offers gorgeous views of the majestic Pine Ridge canyons and peaks nine miles south of Chadron. This is Nebraska oldest state park. When combined with adjacent NebraskaRead More
Toadstool Geological Park
Toadstool Geological Park resembles the moon for its landscape and remote location. Located in the northwest corner of the state, the park’s unusual mushroom-like rock formations jut out of theRead More