Fort Kearny State Historical Park

1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE

Originally a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors, Fort Kearny established in 1848, is now a state hi... Read More

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd, North Platte, NE

Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the lif... Read More

Ash Hollow State Historical Park

4265 Highway 26, Lewellen, NE

Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow SHP near Lewellen a major stopover on the Overland Trail and prompted prehistoric Indians to use it, too. Ruts e... Read More

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

82038 Fort Avenue, Burwell, NE

Located near Elyria, Fort Hartsuff is typical of Plains infantry outposts. It stood as a buffer between settlers and Indians in the North Loup Rive... Read More

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park

57426 710th Rd, Fairbury, NE

Rock Creek Station might have faded into obscurity, like so many other stage and Pony Express stations, except for one fateful day in 1861. On &nbs... Read More

Sugarite Canyon State Park

211 Highway 526, Raton, NM

The nature enthusiast will appreciate the abundance of wildlife, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers among the lakes, creeks, forests, and meadows.... Read More

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock Trail, Bayard, NE

Designated the Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Chimney Rock is one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks for pioneer travelers on the ... Read More

Dighton, KS

Historical Sites around Dighton, KS