Scotts Bluff was very important to those on the Oregon Trail, seeing it meant the plains were over.
The visitors center has a very nice display. They also have some wagons by the visitors center.
About the Oregon Trail:
The wagons with the bluffs in the background:
One wagon is set up with stuff:
We took the path the wagons took. Here are some wagon ruts that have survived:
The view back towards the bluffs on the trail:
You can see the road to the top from here:
Then we drove to the top and the two view points. Off the path to the south viewpoint:
A nice informational sign:
Another view with the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering in the distance:
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