Omaha & Northeast Nebraska ROAD TRIP

Niobrara State Park – at NE-12. This Nebraska State Park is the perfect family vacation getaway on the Lewis and Clark Trail. The scenic 1,314-acre park features modern cabins, swimming pool, horseback rides, group conference facilities, modern campgrounds, and great views of the upper Missouri River country. For current park features, go to outdoornebraska.gov. The Niobrara area also includes the Kreycik Riverview Elk Ranch, Ponca Tribal Museum, Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge Turnout.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition saw their first Prairie Dogs in 1804 at the tall butte that is today named the “Old Baldy Landmark near today’s Lynch, NE. It took hours for them to catch one and when they finally did, they kept it alive over winter, then shipped him back to Washington D.C. for President Thomas Jefferson to view.

The Winnebago Nation reservation features the inspiring Honoring of the Clans statue and the Angel de Cora Memorial Museum and Research Center. The annual powwow is held in late July. For more information, go to: https://winnebagotribe.com

Crofton, NE, is the gateway to the Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area and on the Missouri River across from Yankton, SD.

Ponca State Park is great family destination on the Lewis & Clark Auto Tour for Northeast Nebraska.

The Summit Lake State Recreation Area features a new playground, camping, fishing, and an equestrian trail around the lake.

Fremont is on the Lewis and Clark Auto Tour of Northeast Nebraska with the Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area a fun destination for families.

South Sioux City features the patriotic Siouxland Freedom Park honoring the area’s military veterans. Siouxland Freedom Park is on Riverside Drive and across the Missouri River from Sioux City’s scenic Riverfront Area.

This Nebraska State Park is perfect for some of the best Mountain Biking trails in the Midwest. Plus you can overnight in a teepee village!

Follow Nebraska’s Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway to the Cottonwood Marina, Riverfront Park, and the Tower of the Winds Monument.

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park is the site of the Lewis and Clark’s First Council with Native Americans. Fort Calhoun has so much to see….

A fun city on the Lewis & Clark Trail and home to Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Omaha also features 130 paved miles of scenic hike and bike trails.

A great place for families wanting to explore nature with a new aquarium, hiking trails and watchable wildlife.

Lewis & Clark Lake State Recreation Area is a great place for a camping, boating and beach vacation on the historic Missouri River.

Dakota City is a friendly northeast Nebraska community that includes Cottonwood Cove Park.

Macy includes the Blackbird Scenic Overlook which honors the grave of Chief Blackbird where Lewis and Clark paid tribute.

Features the beautiful Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, Gifford Farm Education Center, Sarpy County Historical Museum and the Bellevue Pioneer Cemetery, the final resting place of Chief Big Elk.