The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Nebraska
Nebraska’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments in Nebraska. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Nebraska. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
The landmark towers about 250 meters over the prairie and the former Oregon Trail, along which many settlers traveled with their covered wagons. With an annual pass for the American …
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The nature center currently costs €11 entry and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is a bird of prey sanctuary that can be visited, a museum and a variety of hiking trails.
There is a bird of prey sanctuary that can be visited, a museum and a variety of hiking trails.
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The approximately two and a half kilometer long Saddle Rock Trail leads up to the almost 250 meter high Scotts Bluff National Monument and offers a great view over the prairie, the historic Oregon Trail and the town of Gering.
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The North Overlook Trail connects to the parking lot on the mountain saddle and also to the two-and-a-half kilometer long Saddle Rock Trail. From here you can enjoy a gigantic …
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Pioneers Park, one of Lincoln's oldest and most popular parks, is beautiful, spanning 668 acres. The stunning grounds are home to some of the most photographed backdrops in the area. …
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The campground has six sites with fire pits, picnic tables, and restrooms, but no drinking water.
There are three main trails you can walk from here, including a 3 mile …
There are three main trails you can walk from here, including a 3 mile …
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Surprisingly, this location had a history as a neighborhood dumpsite in the past. However, it underwent development in 1930 and was converted into a charming 1.5-acre garden. Visitors can enjoy …
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At the visitor center you can see full skeletons of extinct Miocene mammal and learn about the natural history of prehistoric Nebraska. The Visitor Center also commemorates the pact between …
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The Nature Trail is an easy hike with beautiful views. The grass is tall and the trail narrow — be wary of rattlesnakes. There is a short spur trail at around halfway mark which offers additional views.
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Beautiful park with a large central lake in the middle, because it is still quite new there is unfortunately no shade from trees here.
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