Northwest Nebraska

Northwest Nebraska Rich with scenic beauty, history, recreational opportunities Uncrowded and unspoiled--Northwest Nebraska is a treasure waiting to be discovered!

Plan to spend your next family vacation, camping trip, or hunting excursion exploring the many trails in Fort Robinson and Chadron State Parks, uncovering fossils at the Agate Fossil Beds, or taking a step back in time at one of our wonderful museums.

Celebrate July 4 in Crawford! 🎆 From rodeo action and a western-style triathlon to old-fashioned rubber duck races to li...
06/27/2026

Celebrate July 4 in Crawford! 🎆 From rodeo action and a western-style triathlon to old-fashioned rubber duck races to live music, Crawford is THE place to celebrate our 250th birthday!

🐎 Old West Trail Junior & PRCA Rodeos ✅
👟 White River 5K ✅
🚒 Parade ✅
👨🏿‍🎨 Western & Wildlife Art Show ✅
🍢 🍻 Food and drinks ✅
🦆 Duck Race ✅
🛶 David Hewitt Memorial Wild West Triathlon ✅
🎤 Live Music ✅
🎆 Community Fireworks Show ✅

*No individual fireworks! Community show will only proceed if certain weather conditions are met.

Spend a few hours at the Museum of the Fur Trade discovering the history behind the first business in North America.
06/26/2026

Spend a few hours at the Museum of the Fur Trade discovering the history behind the first business in North America.

Renewal and recovery. Visit Northwest Nebraska this year and experience it yourself. Be part of the comeback story.
06/26/2026

Renewal and recovery.

Visit Northwest Nebraska this year and experience it yourself.

Be part of the comeback story.

Trade Days is celebrating 50 years in 2026! Join the festivities July 9-12.
06/25/2026

Trade Days is celebrating 50 years in 2026! Join the festivities July 9-12.

❤️ Every Visit MattersWhen you visit Northwest Nebraska, you're doing more than enjoying an experience.You're supporting...
06/25/2026

❤️ Every Visit Matters

When you visit Northwest Nebraska, you're doing more than enjoying an experience.

You're supporting local jobs.
You're helping small businesses thrive.
You're contributing to the recovery and future of our community.

Thank you for continuing to visit, explore, shop, dine, and stay.

Together, we're writing the next chapter. Be part of the comeback story. ❤️

The Chadron Chamber of Commerce: Nebraska has Old West Trail Rodeo and Fur Trade Days carnival tickets 🎟 on sale! Stop ...
06/24/2026

The Chadron Chamber of Commerce: Nebraska has Old West Trail Rodeo and Fur Trade Days carnival tickets 🎟 on sale! Stop in and grab yours. Save on at-the-gate prices and keep your 💰 local!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make New MemoriesLooking for a family adventure? Fort Robinson State Park is open and ready for fun. Explore the...
06/24/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make New Memories

Looking for a family adventure? Fort Robinson State Park is open and ready for fun.

Explore the Fort Robinson History Center, and Trailside Museum of Natural History or discover the joy of summer stock theatre at Post Playhouse. Historical tours, the activity center and Sutler Store and cabins have all re-opened as well. Additional activities are being brought back online as safety analysis and renovation is completed.

Bring the kids, gather your friends, and create new memories while supporting local businesses and attractions.

The best way to help our community recover is to keep making it a destination worth visiting.

Be part of the comeback story. ❤️

✨ The Doors Are Open. The Welcome Is Real.Recovery isn't just about rebuilding landscapes—it's about supporting the peop...
06/23/2026

✨ The Doors Are Open. The Welcome Is Real.

Recovery isn't just about rebuilding landscapes—it's about supporting the people who make a destination feel like home.

At Prairie Agate Rock Shop and The Brickhouse Emporium in Crawford, you'll find more than great products. You'll find neighbors, entrepreneurs, and community members who continue to invest their hearts into making this a place worth visiting.

When you choose to shop local, you're helping small businesses thrive, supporting local jobs, and becoming part of a larger story of resilience and recovery.
This wildfire may have changed parts of the landscape, but it hasn't changed who we are.

We're still here.
We're still welcoming visitors.
And we're still worth the trip.
Visit Northwest Nebraska and become part of the comeback story.

🏛️ History, Culture, and Stories Worth DiscoveringThe stories of our community continue at the Crawford Historical Museu...
06/23/2026

🏛️ History, Culture, and Stories Worth Discovering

The stories of our community continue at the Crawford Historical Museum, Dawes County Historical Museum, Sioux County Historical Museum, the Museum of the Fur Trade, the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center and the Eleanor Barbour Cook Museum of Geology.

Explore exhibits, learn about local history, and connect with the people and traditions that make Northwest Nebraska unique.

Your visit helps preserve these stories for future generations.

Be part of the comeback story. ❤️

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Chadron, NE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(308) 432-3006

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