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Nebraska - U. S. National Park Service National Monument Agate Fossil Beds Harrison, NE In the early 1900s, paleontologists unearthed the Age of Mammals when they found full skeletons of extinct Miocene mammals in the hills of Nebraska -- species previously only known through fragments At the same time, an age of friendship began between rancher James Cook and Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota These two unprecedented events are
Pony Express NHT: Historic Resource Study (Chapter 4) SUMMARY Division One, which began at St Joseph, Missouri and ended at Fort Kearney, Nebraska, included twenty-six Pony Express stations Of the twenty-six stations, eleven sites are marked in some way with plaques monuments An additional three monuments and a statue represent the starting point at St Joseph In Division One, there are six station sites associated with the Pony Express
Pony Express NHT: Historic Resource Study (Chapter 5) SUMMARY Along the Pony Express National Historic Trail from Fort Kearney, Nebraska, to Horsecreek Station, Nebraska, nine stations have been marked with plaques monuments, and three station sites (Cold Water, Diamond Springs, and Mud Springs) are currently on the National Register of Historic Places
Places To Go: Nebraska - U. S. National Park Service The Oregon National Historic Trail Interactive Map Here is a fun, exciting way to find places to visit Zoom in to find a location Click on the yellow balloon of your choice to see the site name, address, access, image, and website You'll find museums, interpretive centers, and historic sites that provide information and interpretation for the Oregon National Historic Trail Please contact
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - U. S. National Park Service Duration: 1 minute, 52 seconds Rising more than 300 feet above the surrounding landscape, Chimney Rock is visible for miles Its grand spire served as a marker for trail travelers on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express national historic trails Inspiring awe in those who saw it, Chimney Rock was mentioned in more emigrant diaries than any other feature along the Oregon
Scotts Bluff National Monument (U. S. National Park Service) Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument
The Archway - U. S. National Park Service Stretching for 310 feet, The Archway is a unique trail-themed building that spans the Oregon Trail, now part of Interstate 80 Emigrants who used the Oregon Trail settled in numerous places, including throughout Nebraska This amount grew as land was increasingly claimed in Oregon Soon, towns formed along the Trail in several locations and they used the Oregon Trail for local transportation
Drive the Scotts Bluff Summit Road - U. S. National Park Service Experience Scotts Bluff and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside on this 1 6 mile scenic drive Vehicles longer than 25 feet (7 6 meters) and or higher than 11 feet 7 inches (3 53 meters) are prohibited All trailers are prohibited The Summit Road will be CLOSED in the event of inclement weather or rockfall For the most up to date road status, call the Scotts Bluff National
Pony Express NHT: Historic Resource Study (Chapter 4) NEBRASKA 14 ROCK HOUSE STATION The Rock House Station, which was located in Jefferson County, served as a stop for stagecoaches, Pony Express riders, and weary travelers [63] The Rock House Station was situated about three miles northeast of Steele City, where the Oketo cut-off merged with the main route [64] Bishop and Henderson identify this first relay station in Nebraska as Rock House
Tour Route - Nebraska - U. S. National Park Service Below are driving directions to follow the Oregon National Historic Trail west through Nebraska, from Kansas to Wyoming A simple map showing the general route is below the directions To follow the trail north from Kansas State Route 148: After crossing the Kansas Nebraska state line, the route becomes SR112