Nestled in the Pine Ridge, this attraction retains the beauty that sparked its role as Nebraska’s first state park.
Author: Justin Haag
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.
Preserving the Pine Ridge
Catastrophic wildfires have ravaged more than half of northwestern Nebraska’s pine forests. Land managers are making strides toward a more sustainable future.
Nebraska Boasts Wild Turkey Variety
Three of the four subspecies of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s popular Grand Slam reside within Nebraska’s borders.