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ROAD TRIPS – BYWAYS ITINERARIES

mapFrom the wooded Missouri River to south-central Nebraska, this 238-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 136 cuts across the land memorialized by Willa Cather.

The View
Winding rivers, a pristine lake, natural prairies, fertile farmland, and historic settlements.

The Adventure

Riverboat excursions, water sports, canoeing, antiquing, America’s first homestead, hiking, biking, and the hometown of author Willa Cather.

Route directions:

Start in Edison
9 miles (:15) east on US-136 to Oxford
22 miles (:30) east on US-136 to Alma
22 miles (:30) east on US-136 to Franklin
25 miles (:35) east on US-136 to Red Cloud
10 miles (:15) east on US-136 to Guide Rock
15 miles (:20) east on US-136, south on NE-14 to Superior
17 miles (:25) east on US-136 to Deshler
10 miles (:20) east on US-136 to Hebron
22 miles (:30) east on US-136 to Fairbury
30 miles (:45) east on US-136 to Beatrice
15 miles (:25) east on US-136 to Filley
18 miles (:25) east on US-136 to Tecumseh
18 miles (:25) east on US-136 to Auburn
5 miles (:10) east on US-136 to Brownville

 

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