Lewis and Clark Region, Nebraska


The mighty Missouri River defines the northern and eastern borders of this region first explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804. It was the winding road navigated by trappers, traders and Native American Indians. For centuries, it has fed and shaped the personality of this fertile land. Poet John Neihardt was greatly moved by the river and the spiritual heritage of the Native Americans of the region. His work chronicles and preserves the richness of the Sioux and Omaha Indian cultures. It's a land of beauty and wonder that is sure to bring out the explorer in anyone.
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Niobrara SP Floating
Sign up for Niobrara State Park's Upper Missouri River Float Trip and experience this grand river's history and natural wonders. There is nothing like the feeling of swirling water beneath and refreshing breezes all around as you float quietly past local wildlife in its natural habitat.
, NE Float TripsChief Standing Bear
Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Niobrara, NE Indian HeritageNational Register Sites in Knox County
Bloomfield - Pospeshil Theater (1906): Elaborate pressed tin ceiling, fanciful woodwork.
- Carnegie Library: Being transformed into a museum. 402-373-4771
Center - Knox County Courthouse (1935
Niobrara, NE National RegisterNiobrara SP Camping
The modern RV campground has 69 pads, all with 30 amp electrical hookups. Other facilities include drinking water, modern rest rooms, showers, dump station, picnic tables and grills. A handicap fishing bridge spans the
, NE CampingIndian Trails Golf Course
Indian Trails' 18-hole regulation golf course is one of the most beautiful courses in Nebraska. Open to the public with memberships available. Cart Rentals Available.
Open every day, March 1 - October 31, 7:00 AM - Sunset, Monday - Friday
6:30 AM - Sunset, Weekends.
Boone County Historical Society Museum
The Boone County Historical Society Museum has many indoor and outdoor exhibits that many will find to be both
Albion, NE MuseumsSt. Rose of Lima Church
St. Rose of Lima church is of Gothic architecture, its arches pointing heavenward like hands pressed together in prayer. Built in 1951, this building is the new St. Rose, an imposing stone structure that replaces the frame church made inadequate by the rapid growth of St. Rose of Lima parish.
Genoa, NECook's Blacksmith Shop Museum
The blacksmith shop was built in 1901 by C.O. Cook, who operated his business for over thirty years. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ponca, NE MuseumsHartington City Auditorium
Construction of the Hartington City Auditorium began in the spring of 1922 and was completed in 1923. The building was designed by Sioux City architect, William Steele, who formerly worked for Louis H. Sullivan, a prominent member of the Chicago School of Architecture. Listed on the
Hartington, NE National RegisterLove-Larson Opera House
The theater was built by James Wheeler Love in 1888. In 1905
Fremont, NE Opera HousesNiobrara Railroad Bridge - NHR
The old railroad bridge northwest of Niobrara provides a walking bridge from Niobrara to the Niobrara State Park. It was built in 1929 as a replacement for a 1902
Niobrara, NE National Register