Nebraska Natural Park Wonders
National and State Wonders Found in the Cornhusker State:
Nebraska State Parks,
Campgrounds, Recreational Areas:
Nebraska, known for its vast plains that result in the state being a leader in farming and ranching, is also home to many historic and recreational trails.
Let us be your guide to discovering these natural wonders. Follow the links below to obtain more information, insider tips, and pictures, as well as ideas for where to stay when visiting.
National Monuments:
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. Established: 1965. [Official Site] Homestead National Monument. Established: 1936. [Official Site] Scotts Bluff National Monument. Established: 1919. [Official Site]
National Rivers:
Missouri National Recreational River [Official Site] Niobrara National Scenic River [Official Site]
National Recreation Trails:
Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail Fontenelle Forest Trail Funk Peterson Wildlife Trail Meadowlark Trail Niobrara Scenic River Trail Oak Creek Trail Wilderness Park Trail
National Recreation Areas:
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area. Location: northwest Nebraska, and administered by the Forest Service as part of the Nebraska National Forest. [Official Site]
National Forests:
Nebraska National Forest. Location: Chadron, Nebraska. [Official Site] Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. Location: Nenzel, Nebraska. [Official Site]
National Grasslands:
Oglala National Grasslands [Official Site]
National Wildlife Refuges:
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
National Wilderness Areas:
Fort Niobrara Wilderness Soldier Creek Wilderness
Nebraska State Parks,
Campgrounds, Recreational Areas:
Chadron State Park Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Fort Robinson State Park Indian Cave State Park Niobrara State Park Platte River State Park Ponca State Park Smith Falls State Park
Visit Nebraska: 402-471-3796