Oct 1, 2021 · Here is a fun, exciting way to find places to visit. Zoom in to find a location. Click on the yellow balloon of your choice to see the site name, address, access, image, and website. You'll find museums, interpretive centers, and historic sites that provide information and interpretation for the Oregon National Historic Trail.

Spanning more than 2,100 miles across the United States, the Oregon Trail famously saw hundreds of thousands of travelers emigrate across the frontier in the mid-1800s. The trail cut through Nebraska, and many historical remnants and sites are open to visitors today.

Jul 19, 2024 · Many of the trail’s most iconic stops and markers are in Nebraska, and the state has developed a series of museums, parks, and points of interest to highlight the Oregon …

In its 430-mile or so (690-km) trek across Nebraska, US-20 passes through a surprising variety of landscapes. In the west, the highway skirts the edge of the huge and desolate Sand Hills, …

From Ash Hollow, Nebraska to Horse Creek, near Wyoming, the Platte River Valley is home to several historic sites along the Oregon Trail.

Jan 14, 2021 · One of the best ways to experience the Oregon Trail is by taking a step back in time while visiting a trail rut. Luckily, there are still places where you can have that experience today.

Jul 10, 2024 · The Oregon Trail started from Independence, followed the Kansas River west, and then the Little Blue north into Nebraska. It crossed this divide to reach the Platte near Fort Kearny.

Although a mere fraction of this trail, approximately 450 miles, traverses through the Cornhusker State, Nebraska boasts an impressive array of preserved sites, museums, and interpretive programs, offering an immersive experience for visitors looking to …

The Oregon Trail was a 2,170-mile overland route used by American pioneers in the mid-19th century, spanning from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon. Nebraska played a pivotal role in this journey, with numerous landmarks and attractions dotting the landscape.

The Rainwater Basin is a landscape of shallow playa wetlands scattered amid the flat-to-gently-rolling loess plains of south-central Nebraska. Before European-American settlement, the region contained some 11,000 wetlands ranging in size from less than an acre to over 1,000 acres.