Oglala National Grassland

Located in the most northwestern corner of Nebraska, north of Crawford, you'll find the expansive landscape of the Oglala National Grassland. This unique area consists of native mixed-grass prairie, with forested streambeds and steep, worn, formations created by water and wind erosion on layers of siltstone, and clay.

The Oglala Grassland is the best place in Nebraska to view pronghorns and a popular place to view prairie dog colonies along the site’s northern border. You will find breathtaking scenic views of rolling mixed grass prairie as you explore. The trail system provides ample opportunity for hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and rock collecting. Fishing ponds are also enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.  

Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center (HMERC) is the largest bison bone bed in North America and an important archeological site. HMERC offers opportunities for scientific study, education, and visitor enjoyment. Tours and other interpretative products, such as signage, videos, displays, and printed guides, are available in a variety of formats. The three-mile Bison Trail connects it to Toadstool Geologic Park and Campground. At Toadstool Geologic Park, visitors can hike the one mile interpretive trail and explore the badlands sedimentary rock formations, eroded buttes, and steep drainages. A picnic area and campground with interpretive signs and a trailhead are available. Stay the night; hike the trails, and see a Homestead Era replica of a sod house.