National parks in Nebraska

Nebraska's National Park Service units suit travelers who value open land and deep time. The state's parks fall into two general regions. In the east, the Missouri National Recreational River and the Niobrara National Scenic River offer stargazing, hiking, and camping. These are among the most undisturbed waterways in the Great Plains. The rugged western panhandle contains Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. This landscape was shaped by ancient seas and overland migration. Across nearly the entire state, the Lewis and Clark, California, and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails trace paths that nineteenth-century emigrants once walked. These trails give scenic drives and roadside stops historical weight. Homestead National Historical Park focuses the pioneer story in one place. Nebraska is for those seeking solitude, night skies, and history.