Trails West Region, Nebraska
Tour some of the most spectacular terrain within the state as you relive the days of the pioneers along the Oregon and Mormon Trails. The North Platte River yields life-giving irrigation to keep fields green and fertile. The lush cropland contrasts sharply with the rugged buttes and table land that signal the beginning of mountainous terrain to the west.
Explore Trails West Region
Farm and Ranch Museum
The Farm And Ranch Museum located by Scotts Bluff National Monument is a volunteer driven agricultural museum and the only one of its kind in the state, dedicated to the preservation of the story of the North Platte Valley's deep-seeded agricultural traditions. You'
Gering, NE MuseumsPhelps Hotel
The Phelps Hotel is typical of many hotels erected during the late nineteenth century in western Nebraska. The building is Deuel County's oldest hotel, constructed in 1885 by the Edwin A. Phelps family, who were among the first settlers in the Big Springs vicinity.
Chappell, NE Famous HomesOliver SRA Camp Areas
Nearly all of the established recreation facilities are located on the north shore of the lake and are accessible from U.S. 30
, NE CampingRobidoux Pass Trading Post
Following the Oregon Trail can be quite exciting, imagining the pioneers that must have traveled the path, what they were like, what they were thinking and what they went through to conquer such terrain as is found at Gering's Robidoux Pass, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Gering, NE Pioneer LifeB-24 Bomber Crash Memorial
During World War II, Nebraska was home to eleven air bases, which filled the skies with planes engaged in training air crews. On June 7, 1944, a B-24J Bomber - part of a flight of 15 bombers from the 866 Bombardment Squadron (H), 7
Chappell, NE MemorialsCabela's
Cabela's oldest existing retail showroom, the 62,000-square-foot Sidney, Nebraska store, is filled with all the quality outdoor gear you expect from the World'
Sidney, NE RecreationFour Winds Golf Course
When you are ready to relax, take advantage of Kimball's recreation area. Housing one of the nicest 18-hole public golf courses in Nebraska is our 270
Kimball, NE Golf CoursesMural
While visiting Harrisburg, you're welcome to stop by the Banner County Bank and appreciate the creative work in this mural of art in Banner County'
Harrisburg, NE ArtsWaterman Sod House
The Wallace W. and Libby King Waterman sod house was built about 1886. The original dwelling had three rooms. In 1925, it was enlarged and remodeled by Virgil and Helen Burke Waterman, and the sod walls were covered with concrete. The family lived in the house until 1989
Chappell, NE National RegisterBanner County Museum
One of the best-kept secrets in the Nebraska Panhandle is the Banner County Museum. This museum is considered the crown jewel of museums in the area and houses hundreds of artifacts and articles from prehistoric times to the sod buster days. 10
Harrisburg, NE Museums