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From waterfalls to vast grasslands, Nebraska's state and national parks are home to amazing beauty. Many of them are off the beaten path and showcase the diversity of the landscape.Â
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area near Chadron offers 6,600 acres of land filled with wildlife and opportunities for outdoor activity.
Nebraska TourismSnake River Falls
Southwest of Valentine, Snake River Falls presents a powerful and beautiful display of nature.
Nebraska TourismAshfall Fossil Beds
Blanketed with mystery and volcanic ash, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal depicts the life and death of creatures nearly 12 million years ago.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismJohnson Lake
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Lexington is a favorite fishing spot for its abundance of walleye.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismNebraska National Forest
The Bessey Ranger District of the hand-planted Nebraska National Forest stretches along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway.
Nebraska TourismLake McConaughy
The Nebraska sunset over Lake McConaughy paints the sky in a wash of color.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismWildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Bighorn sheep are a common sight for visitors at the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area near Gering.
Nebraska TourismCalamus Reservoir
Go for a swim, cast a line, or simply float your boat in the refreshing waters of Calamus Reservoir near Burwell in the Sandhills.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismAgate Fossil Beds
At Agate Fossil Beds National Monument south of Harrison, you can view ancient mammals that once roamed the plains.
Nebraska TourismBox Butte State Recreation Area
The Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area north of Hemingford offers camping and water-related recreation.
Nebraska TourismBridgeport State Recreation Area
There’s plenty of fun to be had on the waters of the sandpit lakes at Bridgeport State Recreation Area.
Nebraska TourismButtes
Buttes tower above the yawning prairie along the western edge of the Nebraska Panhandle.
Nebraska TourismCub Creek Recreation Area
Travel west of Springview in extreme north-central Nebraska and you'll find the Cub Creek Recreation Area, a haven for hunters, fishermen and boaters.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismChadron State Park
Hikers will enjoy a picturesque setting and an invigorating climb at Chadron State Park.
Nebraska TourismGavins Point Dam
A fisherman enjoys the quiet solitude at Gavins Point Dam near Crofton.
Nebraska TourismCourthouse and Jail Rocks
Courthouse and Jail Rocks break the expansive Nebraska prairie near Bridgeport.
Nebraska TourismJeffrey Lake
Part of the Jeffrey Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, Jeffrey Lake near Brady is a fisherman’s haven.
Nebraska TourismToadstool Geologic Park
The peculiar lunarlike landscape of Toadstool Geologic Park near Crawford is the perfect backdrop for hikers and bikers.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismFort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place to begin a canoeing expedition down the scenic Niobrara River.
Nebraska TourismFort Robinson
Nestled between Saddle Rock and Lover's Leap buttes, Legend Buttes Golf Course near Crawford promises an enjoyable golf experience with fantastic views.
Nebraska TourismPonca State Park
Visitors to Ponca State Park are greeted by the Towers of Time, an impressive artistic interpretation of the history of nature and people in the area.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismPlatte River State Park
A moderate hike through the Platte River State Park leads visitors to the picturesque Stone Creek Falls.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismScotts Bluff National Monument
Once used as a landmark for Native Americans, fur trappers and pioneers, Scotts Bluff National Monument near Gering rises high above the horizon.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismIndian Cave State Park
Indian Cave State Park, located north of Shubert, is known for its numerous hiking and biking trails with spectacular views of the Missouri River.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismNiobrara National Scenic River
From early spring to late fall, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a top destination for canoeing, tubing and kayaking.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismWildcat Hills State Recreation Area
The rugged and scenic Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area draws hikers, campers and shutterbugs to the Gering area year after year.
Rick Neibel/Nebraska TourismHalsey Lookout Tower
Originally built in the 1940s, the Scott Lookout Tower at Nebraska National Forest near Halsey is Nebraska’s only working fire lookout tower.
Nebraska TourismSmith Falls State Park
Smith Falls State Park near Valentine is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall as well as diverse ecological systems that exist nowhere else in North America.
Nebraska TourismLewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area
Located near Crofton, Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation.
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