Western Nebraska and Wyoming, May 2004

In May 2004, I left Colorado Springs for the weekend to visit my mom and Grandma in Morrill, Nebraska. Grandma grew up in this small town. While I was there, they took me to our family's homestead. My great-great grandmother and grandfather took a covered wagon from Iowa to Nebraska to find a place to settle. You will see the homestead and the beautiful scenery. This homestead was built in the early 1900's. Hope you enjoy a little of my family history and the views of Scotts Bluff National Monument.

Sunset in Wyoming
A beautiful view of the sunset as I drove between Cheyenne and Torrington.

Sunset in Wyoming
A nice view of the sunset with my Jeep there.

Sunset in Wyoming

Sunset in Wyoming
With the sun almost over the horizon, you can see the silhouette of...

Sunset in Wyoming

Ruins of the Homestead
My great-great-grandfather built this homestead in the early...

Ruins of the Homestead

Ruins of the Homestead
This is all that's left of the homestead. It was a two-story...

Ruins of the Homestead
This is where they kept the feed.

Ruins of the Homestead
This is a side of the barn.

Ruins of the Homestead
This is the side of the barn. Note the metal in the wall that was used to...

Ruins of the Homestead
What's left of the barn.

Ruins of the Homestead
My great-great grandmother was buried in this little plot.

Ruins of the Homestead
This wooden pole has been rubbed by the cows that are now on the ranch.

View from the Homestead
Looking across from the Homestead.

Ruins of the Homestead
View of the cemetery plot and the barn.

View from the Homestead
Another view from the homestead.

View from the Homestead

Ruins of the Homestead
Another view of the metal in the barn wall. You can see a metal toy...

Ruins of the Homestead
They caught water in this area. Part of the windmill is in the center.

Standing guard!!
The bird and the horse are standing watch over Western Nebraska.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
A view of Scotts Bluff and Mitchell Pass.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
A view of Mitchell Pass as you enter Scotts Bluff National Monument.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff and Mitchell Pass.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
A beautiful hike.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
A view of the badlands next to Scotts Bluff.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
You can see the trail that you hike up Scotts Bluff.

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
Since I hiked part of it by myself, I had to take a picture to show...

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff
Another rabbit.

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff
There were cactus everywhere. Be careful where you sit.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
While on the trail, you will hike through this tunnel.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument
The Oregon Trail passed through Scotts Bluff and Mitchell Pass. Many pioneers...

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff

Wildlife at Scotts Bluff
Look closely and you can see another rabbit.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
The actual Oregon Trail at Scotts Bluff.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
This is a picture of the Oregon Trail looking west towards Wyoming. I have...

Scotts Bluff National Monument
This is a picture of the Oregon Trail looking east towards Mitchell Pass.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
Another view of the Oregon Trail looking east.

Scotts Bluff National Monument
Another day is ending as the sun is beginning to set at Scotts Bluff National...

Scotts Bluff National Monument

article published 5/23/2004

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