Scotts Bluff National Monument

190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE, 69341

Scotts Bluff National Monument

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Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Mon…

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • Cultural Demonstrations
    • Auto and ATV
    • Scenic Driving
    • Biking
    • Food
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
    • Hiking
    • Backcountry Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Living History
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Park Film
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping
    • Bookstore and Park Store

    About Scotts Bluff National Monument

    Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.