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Chadron State Park
Chadron, NE; Dawes County
Nebraska’s first state park – Chadron State Park – was established in 1921. And although a lot has changed in the past 100 years, this park is still an amazing place to visit. This is a great place to view Nebraska’s Pine Ridge habitat – or, if you are up for a hike or mountain bike ride, try one of the 10 miles of trails.
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Bordeaux Trading Post
Chadron, NE; Dawes County
From about 1846 until 1872, an “Indian trading house” occupied a site near here. It was built by James Bordeaux. The Lakota, who spent their winters in the area, would do a business at this trading house. James Bordeaux was from a French settlement near St. Louis and while yet a young boy, he went west with fur traders. Bordeaux was active in the fur trade... Read more
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*Ellsworth, NE; Sheridan County
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Valentine, NE; Cherry County
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