On August 31, 2012 we reached our 16th Park in the 10th State, SCOTTS BLUFF, in Gering, NE

   http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm

 After the long boring trip across Nebraska for the Oregon, California and Mormon trails and us,  Scotts Bluff was a very welcome site.  The boredom and tedium of the long sojourn across Nebraska was a major problem of the wagon trains.  It was said, of those who weren't able to survive the trip that they had seen the "Elephant"  On our trip across Nebraska on I-80, Melissa said she had seen the "ELEPHANT"!

 Scotts Buff was the second most recognizable site along the trails.  Chimney Rock not far from here was the most referred to landmark.

We loved the oxen and the wagons.  It made you feel like you were really part of a wagon train.

I know, too many pictures of covered wagons, but we felt like we were in a special place.

THE OREGON TRAIL PASSED RIGHT HERE AND THIS MOTORCYCLE IS ON THE TRAIL RIGHT BEHIND THE WAGONS!!!  WESTWARD HOO!

Scotts Bluff has a scenic drive to the top of the bluff.

At the top the views are spectacular.  You can also hike up here.  A beautiful place.  We wondered why the settlers didn't just stay here!!