NORTHWEST Walgren Lake State Recreation Area 15951 Hwy. 385, 308-432-6167, outdoornebraska.gov/walgrenlake d Nebraskahighway2.com CHAPPELL Chappell Golf Course Situated next to Chappell Lake and parallel to I-80 on the north side, this well-conditioned course features built-up greens and a number of bunkers. 1262 Rd. 167, 308-874-2729 d Our one-stop website will introduce you to the 33 communities along Nebraska Highway 2 from Nebraska City to Crawford. Come visit our NEBRASKA! Nebraska Hwy. 2, 308-258-7069, nebraskahighway2.com d Monument Inn and Suites 1130 M St., 308-436-1950, monumentinnsuites.com s Oregon Trail Park Stadium 1215 J St., 308-633-BALL, theexpeditionleague.com d Our Heritage Guest Ranch B&B 1041 Toadstool Rd., 308-430-1239, vacation-ranch.com d Robidoux Pass and Robidoux Trading Post 308-436-6886, visitgering.com d Ponderosa Ranch CRAWFORD Crawford City Park Open camping as space allows. 1-3 Main St., 308-665-1462, crawfordnebraska.net s 680 Saw Logging Rd., 308-665-1585, ponderosaranch.net d Robidoux RV Park 585 Five Rocks Rd., 308-436-2046, gering.org s Toadstool Geologic Park Scotts Bluff National Monument Down Home Ranch Guest House 12733 Hwy. 2/71, 602-620-5755, downhomeranchhouse.com d Hiking trails through interesting “moonscape” and unusual geologic formations. 308-432-0300, fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/ recarea/?recid=10616 d Scotts Bluff National Monument protects 3,003 acres of historic overland trail remnants, mixed grass prairie, rugged badlands and towering bluffs. 190276 Old Oregon Trl., 308-436-9700, nps.gov/scbl d Toadstool Geologic Park Campground 308-432-0300 s Wildcat Hills Nature Center Fort Robinson Museum 3200 W. US Hwy. 20, 308-665-2919, nebraskahistory.org/sites/fortrob/index.htm d Trailside Museum of Natural History 3200 W. US Hwy. 20, 308-665-2929, trailside.unl.edu d 21615 Nebraska 71, 308-436-3777, outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathillsnaturecenter d Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area High Plains Homestead An old-west frontier village has slowly come alive on the windswept prairie of Northwest Nebraska framed by the trees of the beautiful Pine Ridge. 263 Sandcreek Rd., 308-665-2592, highplainshomestead.com s GERING Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Area Cavalier Motel Circle S Lodge 210615 Hwy. 71, 308-436-6886, visitgering.com d 3655 N. 10th St., 308-635-3176, motelcavalier.com s 28 units available. Located close to the Scotts Bluff National Monument. 400 M St., 308-436-2157, circleslodge.com s Beautiful and rugged. A treat for backpackers, hikers, campers and shutterbugs. Park permit required. Camping fee of $6. 21615 Hwy. 71, 308-436-3777, outdoornebraska.gov/wildcathills d GORDON Scamahorn Museum 208 W. 5th St., 308-360-0900, Sheridancountyhistoricalsociety.com d Fort Robinson State Park Hilltop Motel 3200 US Hwy. 20, 308-665-2900, outdoornebraska.gov/fortrobinson d 304 McPherson St., 308-665-1144 s Hudson-Meng Research and Education Center Tri State Oldtime Cowboy’s Memorial Museum 308-282-1115, gordonchamber.com d 1811 Meng Dr., 308-665-3900, fs.usda.gov/detail/nebraska/ specialplaces/?cid=fsm9_028053 d The Daily Grind Coffeehouse 1520 10th St., 308-436-9191 e HARRISBURG Double L Country Store and Cafe 2213 Hwy. 71, 308-241-2266, lauraleescountrystore.com e Five Rocks Amphitheater Fort Mitchell Pass Legend Buttes Golf Course 200701 Co. Rd. P, 308-436-5096, gering.org d Hwy. 92, 308-436-9700, nps.gov/scbl d One of Nebraska’s most scenic courses, nestled below Saddle Rock and Lover’s Leap buttes. Clubhouse offers refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. 3440 US Hwy. 20, 308-665-2431 d Legacy of the Plains Museum HARRISON Agate Fossil Beds National Monument 301 River Rd., 308-665-4113, nps.gov/agfo d Millennium Pioneers Glenship 831 White River Rd. d 2930 Old Oregon Trl., 308-436-1989, legacyoftheplains.org d HAY SPRINGS The Barns At Galyen Farms Galyen Farms is a fourth-generation sustainable family farm in Sheridan County. The Barns were built in 1930 and have been converted to host events. 4507 500th Rd., 308-207-0065, galyenfarms.com d HEMINGFORD Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area 308-665-2903, outdoornebraska.gov/boxbutte d KIMBALL 1st Interstate Inn Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area, Kimball 1704 S. Old NE Hwy. 71, 308-235-4601 s Beer & Loathing Burgers, sandwiches, salads and specials. All-American pub food. 206 S. Chestnut St., 308-235-3051 e 50 VisitNebraska.com CREDIT: HAAG/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
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