| Valleys, Buttes, and Bluffs: A Tour of Western Nebraska |
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Immerse yourself in the rugged, diverse beauty of the Nebraska Panhandle. Wind your way through lush river valleys, then marvel at pine-studded buttes. Along the way, you’ll experience pioneer and prehistoric history. Day 1 Starting in historic Alliance, you’ll wind your way through the countryside, coming upon some of Nebraska’s most famous natural monuments such as Chimney Rock. This path in the footsteps of the pioneers brings you to the population center of Scottsbluff/Gering. Day 2 This drive offers even more scenic country plus exciting stops at historically significant sites. Enjoy the ride as you journey back up to charming Chadron. Route directions: DAY 1 Start in Chadron 55 miles (1:15) south on US-385 to Alliance 40 miles (1:00) south on US-385, west on NE-L62A, south on US-26 to Bayard 25 miles (:35) west on US-26 to Scottsbluff or NE-92 to Gering Spend the night in Scottsbluff/Gering DAY 2 43 miles (:45) west on US-26, north on NE-29 to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, then 22 miles north to Harrison 27 miles (:35) east on US-20 to Crawford 24 miles (:30) east of Crawford on US-20 to Chadron Spend the night in Chadron |
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