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Other destinations in Nebraska
Other destinations in Nebraska
Pine Ridge ? a historic region of pine forests, rugged buttes and badlands formations in the northwest corner of the state.
Sand Hills are the largest formation of sand dunes in the western hemisphere, and the largest area of grass-stabilized dunes in the world. The Sand Hills encompass 19,300 square miles, or about 12.75 million acres. The dunes can be as high as 400 feet and stretch for 20 miles, with slopes as steep as 25%. The area is sparsley populated, with widely spaced ranches and small towns.
Western Foothills - large expanse of steep forested buttes that rise over flat valleys covering the most western part of the state (generally called the "Panhandle"). They are the transition point from plains to mountains, hence the name Foothills.
Metropolitan contains Omaha, Lincoln, and other large cities in between the two, and is located in east-central Nebraska. Includes many attractions, mostly city attractions, such as entertainment, dining, museums, and more.
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail - Between May 1804 and September 1806, 32 men, one woman, and a baby traveled from the plains of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery.
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