| Exploring With Lewis & Clark Tour |
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Explore Nebraska the Lewis and Clark way on this historically significant path. On it, you'll find a choice of attractions that range from modern-day vineyards to American Indian sites to stops that Lewis and Clark made on their famous expedition. Scenery
Missouri River, Niobrara River, rolling farmland, charming towns, scenic vineyards, abundant wildlife. History Explore different aspects of Nebraska history. At the Neligh Mills State Historic Site, travel back in time to when mills were the center of commerce for many Nebraska towns. Step even further back in time at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal. Here you’ll see the fossils of thousands of camels, horses, and other prehistoric mammals preserved in volcanic ash. Experience the rich history and culture of the Ponca Tribe at the Ponca Earthlodge and Ponca Tribal Museum in Niobrara. Family Fun See just how wild Nebraska can be! Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center in Neligh features one of the country’s largest collections of wild game, including 100 full-body mounts and 50 head mounts. For livelier specimens, check out native Nebraska bison as you ride in a covered wagon at the Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch near Niobrara. Route directions: Start in Norfolk 15 miles (:30) north on US-81 and NE-13 to Pierce 48 miles (1:15) south on NE-13, west on US-275 to Neligh 21 miles (:30) north on NE-14, west on US-20 to Royal 26 miles (:45) east on US-20, north on NE-14, east on NE-59 to Winnetoon. 10 miles (:20) west on NE-59, north on NE-14 to Verdigre 12 miles (:20) north on NE-14 to Niobrara 5 miles (:10) east on NE-12 to Ohiya Casino 15 miles (:20) east on NE-12 to Crofton 13 miles (:20) north on NE-121 to South Yankton 13 miles (:20) south on US-81, east on NE-12 to Fordyce 9 miles (:20) east on NE-12 to Bow Valley 6 miles (:15) east on NE-12 to Wynot 29 miles (:45) east on NE-12 to Ponca 40 miles (1:15) south on NE-9, west on NE-35 to Wayne 36 miles (1:00) south on NE-35 to Norfolk |
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