Many historic sites are to be seen in the two sides of the Western Trails Historic and Scenic Byway. Ogallala, once known as the Gomorrah of the Plains has many native folks who can be encountered at the Boot Hill Cowboy Cemetery. The Ash Hollow State Historical Park is situated few distances away. The fossils of prehistoric rhinoceros, mammoths, dinosaurs and mastodons are displayed here.
The popular road sign Chimney Rock along the west of Western Trails Historic and Scenic Byway is another tourist visiting place. Another popular road mark along the byway west is Scott's Bluff. Scott's Bluff with a height of eight hundred feet impresses with diverse geologic formations. Lake McConaughty is one of the largest lakes of Nebraska. The lake offers exciting adventure sports like hunting, camping, fishing, boating, skiing and sailing. The major pastimes in Lake Ogallala are fishing and eagle watching. Exciting water sports, cow town fun and camping opportunities make Western Trails Historic & Scenic Byway a great tourist visiting place of Nebraska.
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