Scotts Bluff National Monument - Gering, Nebraska
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member gparkes
N 41° 49.716 W 103° 42.456
13T E 607321 N 4631553
Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in Southwestern Nebraska. This is one of the sites that marked the way along the Oregon Trail. Large enough to be seen for many miles away, giving settlers a sence of achievement along the long trail.
Waymark Code: WM84VT
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
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Towering eight hundred feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has been a natural landmark for many peoples, and it served as the path marker for those on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express Trails.

  • (Quoted directly from the National Parks Service Website.)




There are many things to do at this National Park including:

  • Park Name: Scotts Bluff National Monument

    Historic/Cultural Park: yes

    Natural Park: yes

    Recreation Area: no

    Wildlife Refuge: no

    Other Park Type not listed above:


    Park Website: [Web Link]

    Type of Listing: Visitor Center

    Fees in Local Currency: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

    Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2010 To: 12/31/2010

    Hiking: yes

    Camping: no

    Bicycling: yes

    Horseback Riding: no

    Off-Roading: no

    Swimming: no

    Snorkling/Scuba: no

    Boating: no

    Rock Climbing: no

    Fishing: no

    Other Activities:
    Oregon Trail Museum

    Other Type Detail: Not listed

    Hours available: Not listed
    Visit Instructions:

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