Chimney Rock, Nebraska – Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff & Carhenge
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When the TomsMaHauL motorhome pulled into Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing RV Park, Teri took the (above) photo, before we walked into the office to check in.This RV park offers great power supply (50 & 30amp), good water quality & flow & a souvenir & gift shop (offering food & beverages along w/ many cool items).The Chimney Rock lights up w/ different colors during the nighttime hours. Crazy weather, not long after arriving. Dark clouds and a severe storm warning for a bit. Some strong wind and dust blew through, and Tom thought that we needed to bring in the RV slideouts, as the RV was rockin’ for about 5 minutes or so due to high winds in the storm. But, within a half hour, the storm passed and the sunshine returned. Teri captured a great photo, as she did a little hiking near the Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing RV Park. We enjoyed stays at this RV park on our way to the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the return trip to Louisiana.A Teri selfie along a hiking trail to the Chimney Rock.Teri returning, after a hike to the Chimney RockThe Chimney Rock was a marker that could be seen from miles away, that was part of the Historic Oregon Trail through the West. Tom investigated the Chimney Rock Cemetery, as Teri was returning from her hike. The wording on the sign says it all. Photo from the Carhenge.com website. Within 20-30 minutes north of Chimney Rock is Alliance (NE), where you’ll find Carhenge. This attraction was inspired by England’s Stonehenge. 39 vintage American cars are all painted gray, and many are half burried (similar to Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas). Carhenge also includes a series of sculptures made of old cars and car parts. There is an RV park within walking distance of this attraction (Jeske’s Over The Hill Campground) Photo from the Scotts Bluff National Monument website. Within a short drive (west) of Chimney Rock is Scotts Bluff National Monument.
From the Scotts Bluff National Monument website: Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument.
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