Scotts Bluff National Monument

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Conestoga wagon in front of Eagle Rock
Thousands of covered wagons rolled by Eagle Rock in the mid nineteenth century.Photo: NPS Photo / Wesley Gant

Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.

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A pink sky and dramatic bluff are seen reflected in water.
Scotts Bluff as seen from the north side of the North Platte RiverPhoto: NPS/Brian Poffenberger
A colorful hot air balloon is seen in the distance with the Scotts Bluff entrance sign.
A hot air balloon is seen at the east entrance to Scotts Bluff National Monument.Photo: NPS/Eric Grunwald
The distinctive rock formations of Mitchell Pass glow with early morning light.
Early morning is a great time to explore Scotts Bluff National Monument.Photo: NPS/Eric Grunwald
A unique rock formation is seen above a layer of clouds.
An inversion creates the feeling of walking on the clouds at the summit of Scotts Bluff.Photo: NPS/Robert Wagner

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