Unusual geological formations create a scenery like from another planet. A fossil trackway shows tracks of migrating prehistoric animals.

Open year round. Admission.

Located 19 miles north of Crawford (mainly improved dirt road).

For more information call:
Pine Ridge Ranger District (308) 432-4475 or
Nebraska National Forest (308) 432-0300

Paved trails lead to excavation of bones preserved in one of the most complete Miocene mammal sites in the world

The visitor center and museum offers a life-size diorama of the ancient landscape, and other informative interactive exhibits.

The museum also houses the "Cook Collection", a collection of Native American artifacts that once belonged to "Captain" James H. Cook - a former professional hunter, guide and Army scout.

Open:
Memorial Day through Labor Day - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / Off Season - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission.

Located 25 miles south of Harrison.

An archaelogical site with ongoing excavation. About 10,000 years ago 600 bison died in an area the size of a football field. Hudson Meng is trying to solve the mystery of how this happened.

Museum and visitor center.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission.

Located 18 miles northwest of Crawford (mainly dirt roads).

6600 acres of Ponderosa pine mountains for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Roberts Tract Trailhead provides fully accessible rider ramp, vault toilets, and picnic tables. Water only from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Roberts Tract trailhead is located 8 miles west of Chadron on Highway 20, then 7 miles south on Eleson Road, then 1.5 miles east on Bethel Road.

For more information call:
Pine Ridge Ranger District (308) 432-0300 or
Nebraska National Forest (308) 432-0300

Nebraska's first state park with miles of hiking and biking trails. The park offers fishing, paddle boating, achery, horse back riding, tennis court and swimming pool.

Open year round, but main activities and services are only provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A valid Nebraska Park entry is required.

Chadron State Park is located 8 miles south of Chadron.

Federal wilderness area with 10 miles of scenic trails.
A variety of plants, trees and shrubs provide the habitat for birds and wildlife species such as whitetail deer, mule deer, wild turkey, coyote, bobcat, raccoon, golden eagle, red-tailed hawk and great horned owl.

8 miles west of Crawford, next to Fort Robinson State Park.

A 9 hole public golf course.
Open year round. Located outside of Crawford.

For more information call: 308-665-2431 or write to:
Legend Buttes Municipal Golf Course
1100 First St.
West Highway 20
Crawford Nebraska 69201

Bringing alive the varied history of Fort Robinson.
Museum store.

Open year round but limited during off-season.
Small admission. A valid Nebraska Park entry is required.

Located in Fort Robinson State Park.

Featuring the"Clash of the Mammoths", the fossils of two large bull mammoths whose tusks locked together during an Ice Age battle.

Open year round but limited during off-season. Small admission. A valid Nebraska Park entry is required.

Located at Fort Robinson State Park.

The story of Sioux County from early settlement through the 21st century.

Open May 31st through Labor Day
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Main Street Harrison, NE 69346

Historical buildings and an impressive collection of aerea antiques.
"History in Action Day" on the 2nd Sunday in September.

Open Memorial Day - September 30th
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday

Located at
341 Country Club Road in Chadron.

Drifter Cookshack & Bunkhouse. Old West cow town museum with food, lodging, horse corrals, hunting and fossil collecting.

Open mid-April through mid-November.

Located 16 Miles north of Crawford. Follow the signs.

A refurbished military fort which was operating from 1874 through the Indian Wars and World War II until 1948.

Crazy Horse, the famous Sioux chief and holy man, was assasinated here in 1877.

If you are lucky, you will see buffalos, wild burros, antelopes and big horn sheep within the park boundaries.

Start the tour at the Fort Robinson Museum and watch a short entertaining movie about the history of the Fort.

Native American Contest Powwow with members from many different Tribal Nations.

Second weekend in June.

Located at Fort Robinson State Park. A valid Nebraska Park entry is required.

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center celebrates the life and literature of Mari Sandoz and the culture of the High Plains. The Center features exhibits, an archival library, and more.

Open year round.
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - nooon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Sundays.

Located on Chadron State College campus, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337.