Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Chadron Bean Broker 2nd Street Coffee House & Pub 202 West 2nd St. (308) 432-4500 High Plains Herbarium 1000 Main St . Located at Chadron State College -Nebraska’s largest ethnobotanical, medicinal plant and historic pharmaceutical collections. Special collections devoted to Claude Barr’s native plants, regional ethnobotany and George Morgan. Open daily, 8-5. Tours by appt. (308) 432-6385 Nebraska National Forest (Pine Ridge Ranger District) 125 N. Main St . Deer and turkey hunting on Bunk House Motel 901 E. 3rd St . WiFi, picnic area, parking at the door, connecting rooms. (308) 432-5591 chadronbunkhouse.com Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center 1000 Main St., Chadron State College The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is located on the campus of Chadron State College. The center interprets the life and literature of author Mari Sandoz, as well as the history and culture of the High Plains region. Sandoz wrote 22 books during her lifetime, most notably “Old Jules” and “Crazy Horse.” The center is free and open year-round, except Sundays and college holidays. (308) 432-6401 public lands. Hiking, biking and horseback trails. Open year-round. Primary attractions include Toadstool Park, Soldier Creek Wilderness and Pine Ridge National Recreation Area and Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center. (308) 432-0300 fs.usda.gov/nebraska Chadron State Park 15951 US Hwy. 385 Nebraska’s first state park Olde Main Street Inn nestled in the picturesque Pine Ridge with a modern campground, swimming pool, trail rides and more. Park open year-round. Cabins available mid-Apr thru mid-Nov and for big-game firearm and wild turkey seasons. Day use and camping available year-round. Park permit required. Camping fee. (308) 432-6167 115 Main St . Rustic country inn. Listed on the chadron.com/oldemain National Register of Historic Places. High-speed wireless internet access. (308) 432-3380 Pine Ridge National Recreation Area outdoornebraska.gov/chadron csc.edu/sandoz 8 mi. S of Chadron, US Hwy. 385 Enjoy 6,600 Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum of Geology 1000 Main St . Rocks, minerals and fossils from (308) 432-6377 csc.edu/sci/ebcmuseum Nebraska and around the world. Exhibits include the Ohme collection of agates, jade and petrified wood. Museum of the Fur Trade 6321 US Hwy. 20 Museum dedicated to Helen’s Pancake & Steak House 950 U.S. 20 (308) 432-9958 preservation of North American fur trade. The Bordeaux Trading Post, built in 1837, stands on museum grounds. A scholarly journal, the “Museum of the Fur Trade Quarterly,” is published through the museum. Open May 1 -Oct 31, or by appt. Admission: $5 adults, $1 children ages 10-18, children under 16 yrs. free. Fur Trade Days held 2nd weekend in July. Feast of the Hunter’s Moon in Oct. acres for semi-primitive recreation. No motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes permitted. Open year-round. $5/vehicle for camping mid-May thru mid-Nov. Trail access. Campground open year-round. (308) 432-0300 fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/about-forest/ districts/?cid=stelprdb5097992 Red Cloud Campground 125 N Main St . Located in the beautiful Pine Ridge (308) 432-3843 furtrade.org area next to Chadron State Park, right off Hwy. 385. Fee is $5 per night. Fees are charged mid-May to mid-November; campground is open year-round. Thirteen camp sites. Amenities include picnic tables and fire rings. ( 308) 432-0300 Visit Lake McConaughy -Nebraska’s Largest Lake Natural White Sand Beaches -Fishing -Boating -Water Sports Explore Old West History in Ogallala Petrified Wood Gallery -Boot Hill -Mansion on the Hill ilovelakemac.com ogallalatrails.com 800-658-4390 Keith County Visitors Committee Download our App in the App Store or Google Play! VisitNebraska.com 121
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