20 photos that show off Nebraska's beauty
From waterfalls and soaring rock formations to vast prairies and endless fields, Nebraska is filled with incredible scenery. Check out these 20 photos to remind you how beautiful the state is.
Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks
Erosion formed Courthouse and Jailhouse Rocks, which became landmarks for wagon trains making their way west in the 1800s.
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
A beautiful shot of land and water at the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area.
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock, which is featured on the Nebraska state quarter, greeted travelers in covered wagons on the Oregon, California and Mormon trails.
Stone Creek Falls
You can see Stone Creek Falls at Platte River State Park.
Dirt road in Nebraska
A dirt road stretches into the distance on the Nebraska prairie.
Grasshopper and a bee
As a grasshopper hangs on, a honeybee flies to the nectar of a bright sunflower in a yellow field west of Adams along Highway 41.
Toadstool Geologic Park
Toadstool Geologic Park in northwest Nebraska is home to unique rock and geologic formations.
Corn and grain elevator
Football isn't the only reason Nebraska is known as the Cornhusker State. Thousands of fields across the state are filled with the golden grain.
Smith Falls
Smith Falls is the highest waterfall in Nebraska.
Sandhill crane migration
With tens of thousands of sandhill cranes crowding the sky and strips of land along the Platte River, the annual migration is a sight to see in Nebraska. This March 2011 photo was taken near Rowe Sanctuary.
Omaha Skyline
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Pioneers Park Nature Center
The Hudson Cabin, built in the 1860s, was moved to Pioneers Park Nature Center in Lincoln in 2010.
Sky and fields
A beautiful sky over a field north of Lake McConaughy.
Indian Cave State Park
Fall colors erupt at Indian Cave State Park.
Sunset at Lake McConaughy
Sunset paints the sky over Lake McConaughy.
Nebraska State Capitol Building
The Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln.
Elk in Pioneers Park
A pair of American elk hunker down in the high grass at Pioneers Park Nature Center.
Middle Loup River
Canoeing is a popular activity along the Middle Loup River in Hooker County.
Chadron State Park
Hikers take in the beauty of Chadron State Park.
Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
Geese and pelicans roam across a road at the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari.
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