Scotts Bluff National Monument

The Emigrants' Sunset at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Visit Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska and you can enjoy a sunset much as the emigrants crossing the country did nearly 200 years ago.

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By NPT Staff - November 15th, 2017 10:51am

American Solar Challenge Takes Experimental Cars Through National Parks

After traveling 1,975 miles across seven states as part of the American Solar Challenge, it all ends for college teams from across the world with a checkered flag at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota on Saturday, August 6.

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By NPT Staff - July 27th, 2016 2:30am

The Pony Express Returns To Scotts Bluff National Monument

On the morning of June 18 we returned to western Nebraska's Scotts Bluff, where we had the good fortune to witness a special event that takes place at the national monument once each year. The occasion was the arrival of a rider on horseback who was participating in the 2015 Pony Express re-ride from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 23rd, 2020 11:25am

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Bird Count This Weekend At Scotts Bluff National Monument In Nebraska

Too early for bird counts? Never! And if you're looking to get involved with one, consider this weekend's tally being taken at Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska.

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By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2015 3:10am

Consider A Foot Path From Canada To Texas Through The Great Plains

We already have footpaths that cling to the spines of mountain ranges in the East, the West, and along the Rocky Mountains, but what would you think of one that roamed the prairies from Canada down to the high peaks of northwestern Texas?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Many National Parks Get The Indian Story Wrong

Earlier this year we ran a story by former Park Service historian Richard West Sellars that examined how fully the National Park Service at Fort Laramie National Historic Site recounts the history of the 19th Century Indian Wars. The following article from Robert Pahre takes a broader look at how the National Park Service interprets Native American history.

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By Bob Pahre - September 6th, 2011 11:57am

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National Park Road Trip 2010: The Difficult Hills of Western Nebraska

Greetings from the visitor center at Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska. It is Wednesday afternoon and outside it is hot and windy. The monument is a few miles outside the town of Scottsbluff, where we spent last night in the municipal campground.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 1st, 2010 2:15am

Five Units of National Park System to Benefit From Trails Dollars

A coming infusion of $330,000 will help five units of the National Park System improve their trail networks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 4th, 2009 5:17pm

This Park Has Scenery, History and a Treasure Trove of Art and Photos

This park offers dramatic views from a trail named Saddle Rock, formations with names such as Eagle Rock, and compelling tales of pioneers who made their way over Mitchell Pass. It also houses the world's largest collection of original sketches, paintings, and photographs by a famous American artist and photographer.

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By Jim Burnett - December 11th, 2008 8:05pm

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