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Cheyenne Buttes and bison at Fort Robinson State Park
History & Culture, Travel & Adventure

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.

Platte River State Park Bike Trails
Travel & Adventure

Platte River State Park Bike Trails

Along with 4.4 miles of new trails at Platte River State Park, mostly tailored to intermediate and advanced riders, are features that include stair-steps, drop-offs, a boardwalk, log rides, curved wall rides, numerous switchbacks, a launch pad, flat ramps, low-water crossings and table top ramps.