Yucca is plentiful at Scotts Bluff National Monument
Yucca is plentiful at Scotts Bluff National Monument
The Old Oregon Trail goes through this gap (Mitchell Pass) between the two pinnacles.
The Old Oregon Trail goes through this gap (Mitchell Pass) between the two pinnacles.
Scotts Bluff was an important landmark on the trails west.
Scotts Bluff was an important landmark on the trails west.
That is the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in the background. Scottsbluff (the city) is spelled differently than Scotts Bluff (the bluff). The United States Board on Geographic Names does not permit an apostrophe (signifying ownership) in geographic names. There are only five official exceptions to this rule in the United States.
That is the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in the background. Scottsbluff (the city) is spelled differently than Scotts Bluff (the bluff). The United States Board on Geographic Names does not permit an apostrophe (signifying ownership) in geographic names. There are only five official exceptions to this rule in the United States.
Can you see Chimney Rock?
Can you see Chimney Rock?
A crop of the previous photo. You might imagine seeing Chimney Rock on the horizon in the upper left.
A crop of the previous photo. You might imagine seeing Chimney Rock on the horizon in the upper left.
The area in the circle in the upper left of this photo has been enhanced to make Chimney Rock visible. It is 23 miles to the east of Scotts Bluff.
The area in the circle in the upper left of this photo has been enhanced to make Chimney Rock visible. It is 23 miles to the east of Scotts Bluff.
Descending the road that provides access to the top of Scotts Bluff
Descending the road that provides access to the top of Scotts Bluff
There are three tunnels on the Scotts Bluff summit road.
There are three tunnels on the Scotts Bluff summit road.
Mitchell Pass from the west
Mitchell Pass from the west
Speed 5 mph: In our family, we relax, take this in stride, and call it a tribute to the agriculture gods.
Speed 5 mph: In our family, we relax, take this in stride, and call it a tribute to the agriculture gods.
