{"id":4587,"date":"2021-02-22T12:59:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T19:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/discovernwnebraska.com\/?p=4587"},"modified":"2021-03-16T10:05:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T16:05:30","slug":"northwest-nebraska-no-better-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discovernwnebraska.com\/staging\/5924\/northwest-nebraska-no-better-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Backroads, Trails & Strolls: 6 Ways to Discover Northwest Nebraska"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Backroads, Trails & Strolls: 6 Ways to Discover Northwest Nebraska<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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By Kerri Rempp<\/em><\/strong>
Discover Northwest Nebraska Director<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

They say it\u2019s all about the journey, and in Northwest Nebraska that\u2019s certainly true.<\/p>

Known for our wide-open spaces, Northwest Nebraska allows you to move beyond touristy destinations and embrace a slower pace of life. You won\u2019t be caught in traffic jams \u2013 unless they\u2019re of the four-legged variety, and there won\u2019t be crowds to hem you in. Each breath will fill your lungs with clean air. The night skies will light up your soul, and our museums and fossil record will take you back in time.<\/p>

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Take a Drive<\/h4>

Try one of our Roads Less Traveled<\/a> trips. Complete with a Google Map, each of these trips get you out on our backroads to explore some of our top destinations. On the way, you\u2019ll see some of the most spectacular scenery in the state, learn more about the region\u2019s history and have a chance to see plenty of wildlife.<\/p>

If the backroads aren\u2019t exactly your style, no worries. Keep to the pavement and travel our two Scenic Byways<\/a> and explore our geological record along the Fossil Freeway<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Grind that Gravel<\/h4>

With more than 1,200 miles of gravel roads, mountain bikers have plenty of opportunities to complete their next gravel grind. Check out our Gravel Grinding Adventures<\/a>, compiled by a local cyclist who also provides a few tips. Each Gravel Grinding Adventure features a Google Map with riding directions, or use one of our Roads Less Traveled driving tours to challenge yourself. Whatever option you choose, it\u2019s guaranteed to be an adventure!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stroll Our Cities<\/h4>

Meander through Chadron\u2019s Downtown Historical District<\/a>, check out Chadron\u2019s Art Alley<\/a> or immerse yourself in the artwork at Chadron State College with one of our Sole to Soul<\/a> walking tours. The walking tours include a link to a Google Map to guide you. Once you\u2019re done soaking up the art and architecture, wander into our shops<\/a> and find some souvenirs to remember your Northwest Nebraska journey after you return home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hit the Trail<\/h4>

Looking for something more challenging than a city stroll? Northwest Nebraska has more than 200 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Trails for all experience levels wind through our bluffs, the pine forests, coldwater streams, grasslands and badlands. Download a copy of our\u00a0Trail Guide<\/a>\u00a0to help plan your trip. As you traverse the region, you\u2019re likely to see abundant wildlife, including wild turkeys, mule and white-tailed deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, porcupines, sharp-tailed grouse, ducks, wild geese, pheasants and more.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Enjoy the Water<\/h4>\n

Kayak or tube the White River at\u00a0Fort Robinson State Park<\/a>, spend the day at\u00a0Box Butte State Recreation Area<\/a>\u00a0boating or fishing or work on your Trout Slam at one of our local streams. Try a paddleboat ride or drop a line at\u00a0Chadron State Park\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0pond.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Explore Frontier History<\/h4>

Visit one of our several\u00a0museums<\/a>\u00a0to learn about fur trading in North America, local pioneer history, the region\u2019s geological importance and so much more. Dozens of\u00a0State Historical Markers<\/a>\u00a0also provide context for the region\u2019s important place in history.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Looking for more ideas on how to enjoy Northwest Nebraska? Check out our\u00a0Things To Do,<\/a>\u00a0Attractions<\/a>,\u00a0Events<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Parks & Wildlands<\/a>\u00a0pages or request a\u00a0free travel guide<\/a>\u00a0and start planning your trip today.<\/p>

It\u2019s sure to be a journey you won\u2019t forget so set your compass for Northwest Nebraska. There\u2019s No Better Direction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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