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Drive 65
Western Trails Byways
In the heart of Nebraska's panhandle, where rolling prairies give way to remote,
rocky plains, the Platte River Road unfurls as a highway back through history.
Length:
About 215 miles
When to go:
May to October
Lodging:
Ogallala and Scottsbluff
Not to be missed:
Oregon Trail Days, a four-day festival held at Gering in mid-July
Nearby attraction:
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, 34 miles north of Mitchell
on Rte. 29
A word to the wise:
Some roads may be hazardous in snow or rain. Most state parks
require a Nebraska State Park entry permit; view their website or call to inquire.
Further information:
Nebraska Division of Travel & Tourism
Scotts Bluff County Tourism
http://visitscottsbluff.com
Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism
1.
Ogallala
They called it the Gomorrah of the Plains—and with good reason. Located at the end of
the long, lonely Texas Trail, Ogallala was where rowdy cowboys were finally able to let
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