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Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Niobrara National Scenic River
Merritt Reservoir
The Sandhills Historical Landmark
Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
Mari Sandoz
Smith Falls State Park
Bordeaux Trading Post
The Horse Creek Treaty
Nebraska Sandhills Region
Chadron State Park
Agate Fossil Beds
Burlington Locomotive 719
DeWitty – An African American Settlement
Burbach Dairy
Lewis and Clark Campsite
Pig Farm
Tallgrass Prairie Habitat
The Cowboy Trail
Zeisler Cattle Inc
Cattle Ranch
The Neligh Mills
Ainsworth Army Air Field
Shovel Dot Ranch
Santee – Sioux Tribe (Dakota)
The Ionia “Volcano”
O’Neill
Thiele Dairy
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1171 miles
Take the Long Scenic Route!
This virtual trail explores the vast northern section of our state in a winding figure 8. Delve into fascinating histories, modern industries and beautiful landscapes all along the route!
Thiele Dairy
Dairy farmers think in generations not years. They are invested in passing along healthy and sustainable land, water and animals to their children, grandchildren, and their communities. Many farms in Nebraska have been family run for generations. Thiele Dairy is one such farm with the fourth generation of their family involved in the dairy farm.
FACT: 94% of dairy farms are family-owned and operated, and dairy farmers care about... Read more
Ainsworth Army Air Field
POPULATION (2018): Johnstown – 60 people Ainsworth – 1,628 people
The airfield was located outside of Ainsworth which is now the village of Johnstown
Ainsworth Army Air Field, completed on November 30, 1942, was a satellite of Rapid City Army Air Field and under command of the Second Air Force. The field was one of eleven Army Air Force training bases built in Nebraska during World War II.... Read more
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Niobrara, NE; Knox County
The Usni Ponka (Ponca) Tribe of Nebraska are believed to have traveled from the eastern United States. At that time, they were situated along Ponca Creek, in Knox County, near present-day Verdel at the time Lewis and Clark came upon them in 1804. They lived in earth lodges and were primarily horticulturists, but also made seasonal hunting trips. After the signing of the Treaty of Fort... Read more
| 118 miles | The Cowboy Trail |  View |
| 152 miles | Tallgrass Prairie Habitat | View |
| 182 miles | Pig Farm | View |
| 212 miles | Lewis and Clark Campsite | View |
| 235 miles | The Ionia “Volcano” | View |
| 261 miles | Burbach Dairy | View |
| 316 miles | Santee – Sioux Tribe (Dakota) | View |
| 330 miles | Ponca Tribe of Nebraska | View |
| 39 miles | O’Neill | View |
| 354 miles | Zeisler Cattle Inc | View |
| 427 miles | Shovel Dot Ranch | View |
| 452 miles | Ainsworth Army Air Field | View |
| 487 miles | Cattle Ranch | View |
| 514 miles | DeWitty – An African American Settlement | View |
| 597 miles | Nebraska Sandhills Region | View |
| 605 miles | The Sandhills Historical Landmark | View |
| 699 miles | Burlington Locomotive 719 | View |
| 71 miles | Thiele Dairy | View |
| 737 miles | The Horse Creek Treaty | View |
| 783 miles | Agate Fossil Beds | View |
| 82 miles | The Neligh Mills | View |
| 834 miles | Toadstool Geological Park & Campground | View |
| 885 miles | Chadron State Park | View |
| 898 miles | Bordeaux Trading Post | View |
| 966 miles | Mari Sandoz | View |
| 1096 miles | Merritt Reservoir | View |
| 1105 miles | Niobrara National Scenic River | View |
| 1125 miles | Smith Falls State Park | View |
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