Justin Haag tells about hiking the Pine Ridge Trail from the Spotted Tail trailhead to West Ash Creek with his son, Sawyer.
Author: Justin Haag
The Beaches of Bridgeport
Five sandpits in the North Platte Valley have created countless memories with their shady campsites, sandy beaches and fishing.
Est. 1921 – Chadron State Park
Nestled in the Pine Ridge, this attraction retains the beauty that sparked its role as Nebraska’s first state park.
Buttes of the Breakout
The Cheyenne Buttes provide one of the most scenic vantage points in the Pine Ridge. They also are forever tied to an event from Fort Robinson State Park’s history as a U.S. Cavalry post and got their name from a notorious event. Historians rate the happenings of Jan. 9, 1879, among the most significant events of the Indian Wars.
Poison ivy: Three Leaves of Dread
Hike for any length of time on Nebraska’s wild places and you will surely encounter the three-leaved nemesis known as poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
Those Fiery Redheads
With its stunning red, white and black appearance, the red-headed woodpecker has sparked many a person’s interest in nature.