Our destination is never a place but a new way of looking at things. Henry Miller
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The Nebraska Outlaw Trail scenic byway offers a picturesque journey through breathtaking and diverse Nebraska landscapes. Nebraska's "Everglades" along Nebraska Highway 12 has an unusual biological diversity. From this northern vantage point, great vistas encompass clear blue sky, native stands of oak trees, bottomlands, cottonwood forests, wetlands, bluffs, pine and cedar forests, open prairie, lush cropland, and wildlife.
This area has a rich Native American influence. The Rosebud Sioux, Yankton Sioux, Omaha, Santee Sioux, Ponca, and Winnebago Tribes remain in the region. Following the early fur traders, a major westward expansion began with the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition and the railroad. Forestland and hilly riverbanks made an ideal hideout for the Jesse James Gang and other horse thieves and swindlers. Today, the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers accommodate wildlife, ecosystems, and recreationalists alike. Communities host annual rodeos and offer horseback rides and a taste of the real cowboy life on guest ranches and area resorts.
We have many
talented folks along the byway. Members are involved in a variety of creative
outlets. Interested in Shooten the Breeze - Boyd
County. Check out the new map detailing the area.
We have updated information on events
planned for the National Day of the Cowboy
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OUTLAW STORIES
WANTED ~ Remember, “You can’t
take it with you when you die.” Do not let these historical stories and
folklore be lost forever. The Outlaw Trail ‘Posse’ is eager to capture
your stories in our booklet.
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm
and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only
we seek them with our eyes open. Fawaharial
Nehru
