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Scotts Bluff National MonumentView of Crown Rock from the north. Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia.
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
For Kids
 
Visitors enjoying the view on the North Overlook Trail
Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia
 

A truly extraordinary experience

Scotts Bluff National Monument is fun for both adults and children alike!

Kids enjoy hiking to the summit of the bluff, as well as interpretive ranger-led walks. Plus, weekends in the summer, kids can learn what it was like to be a kid on the Oregon Trail.

Wanted: Junior Rangers!

Learn the history of the area and have fun at the same time! Participants receive a certificate of completion and a Scotts Bluff National Monument Junior Ranger badge.

A Saddle Rock Trail warning sign
Safety First
For your safety, please obey all park regulations
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Scotts Bluff's biodiesel shuttle vehicle
Ride the free shuttle!
We drive so you don't have to
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Tunnel Two on the Summit Road at Scotts Bluff National Monument  

Did You Know?
The Summit Road at Scotts Bluff National Monument is believed to be the oldest existing concrete road in the state of Nebraska. The road allows visitors to drive to the top of the bluff through three tunnels for a spectacular view of the valley.

Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 20:51 EST