Summer Sandshills Prairie Visions #2

[NMC_EXP]

I like the rolling and almost treeless prairies. Feels unrestricted and seems like you can see the day after tomorrow.
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Regards
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Jim

 

[washington taco]

Being from Eastern Nebraska now living WA I want to get back to Scotts Bluff and Chadron and do some exploring myself! Great pics! The altitude in Westeren Nebraska is deceiving Scotts Bluff is around 5000'.

 

[roverrocks]

Being from Eastern Nebraska now living WA I want to get back to Scotts Bluff and Chadron and do some exploring myself! Great pics! The altitude in Westeren Nebraska is deceiving Scotts Bluff is around 5000'.

I was born and raised in Scottsbluff. Haven't lived there in nearly 30 years though. Some beautiful country in the short grass steppes and pine-clad hills of the western Nebraska Panhandle.

 

[ROADTRIPN]

I was born and raised in south central Nebraska. I fished several areas in the Sandhills over time and I loved every minute of being in that area!!!! I'd love to get back there and spend some time exploring again!

 

[kpredator]

sandhills

we have photographed the prairie chickens around mullens ,a few times.
a few years ago stock tanked down the dismal river.what a blast.
great area and people out there
kp

 

[fifthcircle]

Great pictures!

I'm in Lincoln, NE...
As a kid, I remember the drive from my Grandparents ranch (Atkinson) to home (Auburn & later, Indianola) seeming to take absolutely forever. Nothing to see, nothing to do.
Funny how things change. I would gladly take a month and do nothing but explore the sandhills. I absolutely love that area, and go through it every chance I get.

Just in case someone is thinking about a trip up there, a few great spots to set as destinations are:
Steer Creek Campground in the McKelvie Natl. Forest
Valentine Natl. Wildlife Refuge (great fishing, no camping)
Nebraska Natl. Forest - Halsey
Niobrara River - East of Valentine (canoe/kayak/tube)

 

[roverrocks]

Great pictures!

I'm in Lincoln, NE...
As a kid, I remember the drive from my Grandparents ranch (Atkinson) to home (Auburn & later, Indianola) seeming to take absolutely forever. Nothing to see, nothing to do.
Funny how things change. I would gladly take a month and do nothing but explore the sandhills. I absolutely love that area, and go through it every chance I get.

Just in case someone is thinking about a trip up there, a few great spots to set as destinations are:
Steer Creek Campground in the McKelvie Natl. Forest
Valentine Natl. Wildlife Refuge (great fishing, no camping)
Nebraska Natl. Forest - Halsey
Niobrara River - East of Valentine (canoe/kayak/tube)

Yes, the Nebraska Sandhills along with the scenic wild Niobrara River that flows all along the northern fringe of Nebraska are exquisite. Unique American jewels few people see. If one wants a trip out of the ordinary then visit and explore the 20,000 sq mile Sandhills region. Timeless quiet beauty with dark nights full of stars from horizon to horizon.