The most obvious and striking attraction to Toadstool Geologic Park is the scenery. The banded layers of clay and ash serve as silent testament to past geologic events that deposited sediments from p...
The Dawes County Historical Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the northwest portion of Nebraska it calls home. The Museum grounds include the log house and barn, 1890s school house, pioneer church and C and NW caboose. The 9,000
Crawford, NE MuseumsWhen Albert Meng was preparing to build a pond in the early 1950
Crawford, NE ArchaeologyFrom about 1857 to 1876, an Indian "trading post" occupied a site near here. Built by James Bordeaux, the trading station was often attacked and set afire by hostile Crow warriors. Fortunately some friendly Sioux Indians came to the rescue and drove off the attacking Crow.
Crawford, NE Pioneer Life
Nebraska's oldest state park (1921), Chadron might well be the best kept secret of the state park system. With the majestic beauty of the Pine Ridge as its backdrop, Chadron covers 974 acres of natural beauty to awe any visitor. Located off U.S. 385
Crawford, NE Recreation6,600 acres for semi-primitive recreation. No motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes permitted. ...