A Day At Fort Robinson State Park

A drive of just over 100 miles north of Scottsbluff brings you to Ft. Robinson State Park. Established in 1874 as an Indian Agency protective post. Many of the buildings have been fully restored with the barracks available for rent by the general public. It was very hot while we were there, 95 degrees so we didn't do a lot of walking. There is so much offered at the park, horse back rides, wagon rides, campfire meals, RV Campgrounds, indoor pool, restaurant, store, museum, etc.. I imagine a lot of families take their summer vacation and spend it here.

We enjoyed the drive almost as much as the fort. The topography and land use was varied from ranching, to hay production, to wheat and sugar beet production. We passed many farm combines running down the road, heading to the next field to work. They are BIG machines.

On the way back to Scottsbluff we decided to drive over to the small town of Chadron (photo of downtown is below) and drive around. This town is very far from a city of any size so the downtown area is very much alive and well...good to see. After stopping at McDonalds for a couple of ice cream cones and a restroom break, we headed back to Scottsbluff, 110 miles away. After going 30 miles, Barbara discovered her phone missing. She said she remembered taking it off in the restroom and laying it down. She was sure it was still there. To say she was very upset is an understatement. She said a heart felt prayer. I turned around and 30 minutes later we were back at McDonalds. Not to fear, someone turned it in to a cashier. Barbara was so thankful!!