NORTHWEST It’s truly wild out here: Rugged bluffs rise from the land, turning wide-open spaces into national treasures. SANDHILLS Home to the Niobrara National Scenic River, this region’s visual landscape and ecological diversity create a natural getaway. SOUTHWEST Head west: It’s what the pioneers did and you can too, for frontier lore, railroad history and wide-open spaces. SOUTH CENTRAL Follow the trails—this region is full of them. Just be sure to look up for the iconic Archway and in spring, the sandhill crane migration. NORTHEAST Quaint towns dot the landscape and history runs deep, as if taking a cue from the Missouri River. SOUTHEAST Explore the delights of Nebraska’s capital city, plus bluffs and caves carved by the Missouri River. METRO Arts, culture, food, nightlife: The Metro area is the place to experience Nebraska’s vibrant urban scene. Lake Ogallala, Ogallala CREDIT: GEISER/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION; THE WESTERN NEBRASKA TOURISM COALITION