Camp With 10,000 Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska
Be part of one of the US's greatest migrations on the Platte River.
Nebraska Trails
Nebraska, located in the central U.S, is dominated by rolling hills in the west and a hilly landscape in the center of the state. Large, rolling sand dunes created by wind, named the Sand Hills, cover much of western Nebraska.
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Omaha: Hidden Lake
Only 8 miles from downtown, this diverse 3.4-mile loop curves gently around a pair of crystal-clear lakes (bring binocs to watch waterfowl) to an old trading post.
Lincoln, NE: Conestoga State Recreation Area
Hikers must follow unofficial, angler, or game trails for most of this 3.1-mile circumnavigation of Conestoga Lake, a popular roosting ground for upland birds and gobblers.
Omaha: Platte River State Park
In 3.3 miles, hike two loops—one leads to campsites and a lovely waterfall, while the other sneaks along ridges and gullies perfect for nature photography.
Scottsbluff, NE: Daemonelix Loop
Travel back 19 million years on this easy 1.1-miler that skirts fossilized burrows, roots, and Miocene-era remains in Nebraska's Agate Fossil Bends National Monument.
Scottsbluff, NE: Saddle Rock Trail
The crumbling caprock and sheer sandstone faces of Scotts Bluff frightened Oregon Trail-era emigrants, but they're the draw on this challenging, 3.8-mile out-and-back that climbs 500 feet up the towering massif.
Scottsbluff, NE: Fossil Hills
Roam Nebraska's Niobrara River valley, just like the rhino-sized Menoceras did 20 million years ago. This wheelchair-accessible 2.9-miler climbs to one of the world's most important bonebed excavation sites.
Scottsbluff, NE: Mitchell Pass
Cut through Mitchell Pass and follow in the footsteps of Oregon Trail emigrants on this easy, 1.1-mile out-and-back in Nebraska's Scotts Bluff National Monument.
Chadron, NE: Steamboat Butte
Climb a lone butte (and spend a few minutes exploring its rugged base) on this easy 1.5-mile loop that offers a panoramic peek at Chadron State Park's rugged terrain.
Chadron, NE: Norwesca Trail
Dip into hidden valleys, skirt rugged buttes, and even surprise a few wild turkeys on this 5.2-miler that loops from top to bottom of Nebraska's Pine Ridge in Chadron State Park.
Rip & Go: Soldier Creek Loop – Fort Robinson State Park, NE
Explore an unknown Nebraska wilderness for a surprising dose of rolling hills, wildlife, and solitude.
High Points: Panorama Point, Nebraska
There's not a bad napping spot anywhere.