A prominent natural landmark for emigrants on the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff, Mitchell Pass, and the adjacent prairie lands are set aside as a national monument. This site preserves the memory of the historic Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The monument museum contains exhibits about the human and natural history of the area and also holds a unique collection of watercolor paintings by the frontier photographer and artist William Henry Jackson. |
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The Monument is open seven days a week with the exception of January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. |
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- Summer Season: 8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
- Off Season: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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The Park lies on the North Platte River, three miles west of Gering, Nebraska, and five miles southwest of Scottsbluff. The Visitor Center is just off Nebraska 92. |
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Map Coordinates (NAD83): 41 50.21N; 103 42.36W. |
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