Driving from Fort Collins to Rapid City, my family was fortunate to add this Oregon Trail stop on…read morethe way. The park rangers at this monument are awesome and truly care about its history. If you can add this in with your travels, you won't be upset. I wouldn't go way out of my way to visit, but if you can add it to your itinerary with a less than annoying drive deviation, it is fantastic. Side note, it was raining the day I went. I drove up to the top but couldn't see the view due to the weather. But, I could tell, on a nice day, it would be amazing. Lots of history here. Enjoy!

Call Your Bluff…read more Protected National Monument site that's over 3k-acres and is situated west of Gering, Nebraska. We visited here almost eight years ago on our epic road trip across the US, and I can't believe I forgot to review this place. The Good: *The bluff is an important landmark on the Oregon Trail and there's an Oregon Trail Museum at the base of the bluff. *There's a windy 1.6-mile drive up the Summit Rd to get to the top of Scotts Bluff. There were quite a few cars (the park draws in 100k visitors a year) in front of us, if I remember correctly. But I don't think it took that long to get to the top, because even if it did there some superb views along the way up. *Leashed pets are OK on trails *Free! The Meh: *Only four miles of hikable trails The Ugly: *I wish we had more time to explore and hike the trails, but we had a schedule to keep. Next time, Gadget! Conclusion: Great park that's worth a 1hr detour if you're headed along on this stretch of 80.

Fossils in the hills of Nebraska [Harrison NE]…read more This national monument is located in Western Nebraska. Let me tell you now... it is out in the middle of nowhere! One lone building... the Visitor Center! You have to drive to the open prairie where the fossils can be found on quarries where the digs were conducted. Unfortunately, we were on a tight schedule and was not able to do the hike. Inside the Visitor Center is full of interesting exhibits Including a life-size display of ancient mammals (giant creature that looks like a pig). There are no dinosaur fossils here. We also saw some cool collection of Northern Plains Indian artifacts given as gifts to James Cook by Lakota Chief Red Cloud. The short film was educational. Tip: Make sure to gas up your car and bring snacks or pack a lunch before heading out to the monument. The closest gas station is over 30 miles out on Highway 29 heading either north or south. There are no vending machines at the Visitor Center but they have free WiFi available ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3503

Visited Agate Fossil Beds National Monument on Sunday, September 17…read more In addition to fossils and Devil's Corkscrews we saw a great collection of Lakota Sioux memorabilia from the James Cook collection. Shout out to Amelia for spilling the tea on the Cook family, and showing us the prized cow pie from the Cook collection - not on open display. The fossil beds themselves were amazing but Amelia was fantastic, she made the visit.

The staff does not respond timely to emails;and does not answer the phone or return voicemails…read more The location is clean and simple, but for a larger RV/camper, the trees need to be trimmed. Also, it's important to note that this location is about 200yards from a major railway crossing. This equates to high-decible train horns about every 15 minutes day and night. To top that off, the neighboring community (about 100 feet from the edge of the campground sites) have some enthusiastic roosters.

I want to say that we reserved, but didn't stay. So many Amazing reviews on the site, we booked it…read more But once learning the restrooms are closed. I called. Sue called me back, what a lovely lady. I hope we get to stay with her on our next trip. Classy and kind.

We came here to see the Big Boy and it was so great. It's a nice exhibit with good information and…read morebeing able to see this monster in person and walk around it and appreciate it was a cool experience. The rest of the park was very nice too. There were basketball courts which were being taken full advantage of. There is lots of green space and water. I saw multiple sculptures and children playing on the playground equipment. It's obviously a popular spot for walking, jogging and biking as well. They have an artists area with some play equipment and they have some of the infamous boots in this park as well. I only wish we'd had more time to enjoy it.

Coffee and service here is great, they have a selected food menu/Pastry. And they have seasonal…read morecoffees which are great. Stop by if you want a great cup of coffee

When we look to parks, we like things like open bathrooms, which this one does have. We also like…read moresome shade, check. Easy access, check. Good equipment, in good repair and with good variety, check. This one also supposedly has a pool or something there as well, but this was a stopover point for the kid to play on the equipment and for us to have lunch. Unfortunately, neither the town nor the kid cooperated much in the lunch endeavor, so we had to take it on the road, but this seems like a pretty good park with a very solid range. It also was pretty well maintained, so good on them with that note. Not that I ever will be again by choice, but if you happen to Kimball and need a place to rest for a hot minute and/or let the kid(s) play, this is a pretty good choice.

Stayed at Yurt 4. Amazing view! Yurt was clean and well maintained. Great for my family of 5. Two…read moresets of bunk beds with full mattresses on the bottom. Sturdy wooden furniture. Solar powered lights and fan. Great deck with table. Yurt 4 is a bit away from the parking lot, so next time I'd get #3. Clean area. Beautiful. Yurt was huge! Easy to check in and out. Was expensive for 2 nights but was with it. Guernsey is a great little town. Will come again.

I made another trip to Guernsey State Park, this time remembering to wear good shoes and to remove…read moremy keys from the car. Love the views! Great place to stop and take in a little nature. I also got to visit the outhouse and the castle this time around! Woohoo. They are pretty cool to check out.

I used to live in Sidney Nebraska and my home was broken into and my motorbike was stolen and…read moredestroyed and over 4 thousand dollars in vandalism to my motorbike and I reported it to the Sidney Nebraska police department and I know who broken into my home and stolen my motorbike and destroyed it and the Sidney Nebraska police they all laughed at me and told me to get over it.

July 2022 under construction!…read more We stopped with 5 kids hoping to play, but enjoyed a grassy picnic and walk around the pond instead. It looks like it will be great though. Too bad we will miss out this time through.

A visit to this location was tops on my list when I planned my vacation here. I have read before…read morehow the countless wagon wheels war ruts in the rock, but to experience them myself was very moving. My 4X great grandmother would have been one of the pioneers who came through here. My thanks and appreciation to all those who helped create the walkway and signs. If you've been debating about whether or not to add this stop to your itinerary, add it now! There are picnic and bathroom facilities here so it could be a quick stop to let your kids run around and do some exploring, or a place to spend an hour soaking up the history.

I saw the signage of the Oregon trail ruts sign pointing east and I decided to check things out. It…read morewas pretty cool that there's a yelp listing for this attraction as well. While it may not be an excuse to come out all the way here to southeast Wyoming and see where may or may not be wagon ruts made by 1860 American pioneers trying to make better lives for themselves, it was a nice stopover on my way back to Longmont, CO. I had stopped off at touring the Fort Laramie national historic site and, as aforementioned before, I saw the signage of the Oregon trail Ruts historic site and was curious as to what this place was about. I was in the area and figured why not. I arrived around 4:40pm on a brisk and casual Tuesday afternoon in October 2017. Curiosity lead me to this place, which could be considered either a historical landmark or a public park. In truth, it's a little of both. I don't doubt that there are wagon ruts still existing after 100+ years after the iconic westward movement of people forging ahead to reach the Pacific Northwest and other places in Nevada and California. This historic site provides a glimpse into what it was like back in the 1840's for those who wanted a better life in the United States of America. The overall experience here at the Oregon Trail Ruts historical site was interesting, educational, yet inspiring at the same time. They showcase what is the wagon ruts from all those wagons that made historic journeys from Missouri to various places in Oregon, Nevada, and California. For me, because really nobody was there when I was there, I just seemed like it was just a walk in the park - literally. Too bad there is no replica of a wagon train at this site, although it probably would have been vandalized at some point by some kids. That tends to happen. For me, I just happened to just slowly walk around the pathway that circumnavigate the park and looked around and what was there, which was barely nothing. Just some signage but that's about it. This Oregon trail Ruts historic site is located in a remote area of Wyoming, more specifically, in Xxx. The only good part of this experience was the fact that there is no admission charged for entry. The parking was limited, but there is space for you to park in. For the most part though, the Oregon trail ruts is a piece of history that is preserved in the form of a city / county park and as a historic site here. The American pioneers risked their lives to bring forth a better life for themselves and to bring prosperity to a growing nation. I spent about a good 1 1/2 hours before heading to Register Cliff, which happened to be nearby (2 miles). There is a restroom next to the parking area, but I don't think they have public wifi here. I can't say that you may enjoy coming here to the Oregon trail ruts historic site, but if you are fan of the Oregon trail and a general history buff, you may be interested in this. Plus, it's on the way back to Denver and Cheyenne, Wy from Laramie, Wy. You are kind of in the middle of nowhere though, so best bet is to come here with a decent amount of gas in your car and explore the sites in the area, while coming here to see the Oregon trail ruts that these American pioneers have made to create a nation over 150 years ago. I would recommend coming here if you have the time and want to see it. It is kind of on the way, if you are coming from Denver and Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Time well spent. 4.5 stars for the entire experience. Thanks to these brave souls, we would have an America we can be proud of today. Support local! B

Has two playgrounds, covered picnic area, soccer field, volleyball net and walking paths. Perfect…read moreplace for learning to ride a bike or going on a short walk with your kids.

It's not bad, but it isn't anything to write home about. It's a simple green area with a…read moreplayground, and that's about it. No other amenities otherwise. Otherwise it's nice to have a little park here and there in the neighborhoods in town.

We visited on a cool morning in October and there were not a lot of people, which was nice. There…read morewere however a lot of unhoused peraons, sleeping on the benches and grass and we did skip a few spots so as not to disturb them. We were still able to see multiple boots and some sculptures. There is a wide variety in the types of art on display and I always appreciate that because then no matter who you are, you will be able to find something to appreciate. We also made sure to visit the Cheyenne sign just next to the plaza. The train museum didn't seem to be open when we were there, otherwise we would have visited that as well. All in all, this is a very nice space and I imagine it is great for gatherings and faires or just as a spot for people to enjoy the city.

Great place to visit to see the military of the Train Depot, They have a museum, Coffee Shop and a…read moreRestaurant all located inside. A must visit in Cheyanne