FLAT AND BORING? Yeah, right! When you think of Nebraska, we betcha think of the vast farmlands and prairies of the Great Plains. You’re not wrong. But, oh, there’s so much more to explore and discover here. We’ve got badlands, towering rock formations and nearly 80,000 miles of river for you to discover. TOADSTOOL GEOLOGIC PARK Northwest The Nebraska panhandle is home to towering bluffs, the forested Pine Ridge and otherworldly badlands. In Gering, hike your way to panoramic prairie views from Scotts Bluff National Monument and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area . Farther north, within the Oglala National Grasslands, hunt for fossil deposits in the Toadstool Geologic Park badlands near Crawford. The Nebraska National Forest Pine Ridge District offers Pine Ridge hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping near Chadron. Sandhills A National Natural Landmark, north-central Nebraska’s Sandhills are the largest region of grass-stabilized sand dunes in the world. Kayakers, tubers and canoers navigate the Niobrara National Scenic River near Valentine. Add camping to your adventure at nearby Smith Falls State Park , home to Nebraska’s tallest waterfall. Love wildlife? Discover the diverse species that call the Sandhills home at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge . Mix hunting, fishing, archery and camping at Long Pine State Recreation Area in Long Pine. 18 VisitNebraska.com/outdoors-nature
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