Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and a stop along a number of pioneer trails in the 19th century, such as the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the Pony Express mail service. Many sights associated with this era are located within an hour`s drive of town, the most notable of these being two dramatic rock formations: Scotts Bluff, from which the town was named, and Chimney Rock, which are both national monuments and historic sites. Other Trails-era sights around Scottsbluff that are worth visiting include Fort Mitchell, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, and Windlass Hill.
This self-drive, independent vacation package will introduce you to these beautiful cities through Wyoming and Nebraska . Combine Casper (county seat of Natrona County; near Independence Rock, where many early Americans carved their names as they made the journey across the open prairies); Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, Grand Island and Omaha (a city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, on the Missouri River close to the Iowa border); with a Rental Car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Venture through the fantastic California Trail (the greatest mass migration in American history, for gold-seekers and farmers to the goldfields and rich farmlands of the Golden State during the 1840s and 1850s) passing through main states and cities. Visit in Missouri, Kansas City; then, continue to Nebraska, discovering Omaha, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock (important wildlife habitat and the natural areas in the North Platte River Basin). After that, enjoy Wyoming, with stays in Casper and Jackson. Then, continue to Idaho, spending nice moments in Idaho Falls (hugging the Snake River, the Greenbelt is a system of trails with parks and a waterfall). Continue to your next destination in Utah: Salt Lake City; and in Nevada; The Great Basin (known for its spectacular high elevations and mountain terrain and caves) and Reno (-the biggest little city in the world-, famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation, Harrah's Entertainment). Finally, drive to The Golden State and enjoy Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Omaha, NE: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Omaha, NE - Grand Island, NE: 2 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Grand Island, NE- Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE: 4 hrs. 35 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE - Casper, WY: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Casper, WY - Jackson, WY: 4 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Jackson, WY - Idaho Falls, ID: 1 hr. 55 mins. approx.
Idaho Falls, ID - Salt Lake City, UT: 3 hrs. 5 mins. approx.
Salt Lake City, UT - Great Basin Natl Park, NV: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Great Basin Natl Park, NV - Reno, NV: 6 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Reno, NV - Sacramento, CA: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Explore Oregon Trail the route that once served as the gateway to the American West. With this Self-Drive Package visit the cities located on the south of this historic pass. Start in Missouri, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska, spending nice moments in Lincoln, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock. Continue to Wyoming with stays in Casper and Jackson. In Idaho, explore: Indian Rocks Park, Boise (the state capital city). Finally, visit Oregon and cities like; Umatilla Natl. Park (in the Blue Mountains, one of the best places in Oregon, for nature lovers with diverse trails for hiking, running, mountain bikes, camping and rafting) and Portland. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Lincoln, NE: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Lincoln, NE - Grand Island, NE: 1 hrs. 31 mins. approx.
Grand Island - Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE: 4 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE- Casper, WY: 2 hrs. 44 mins. approx.
Casper, WY- Jackson, WY: 4 hrs. 33 min approx.
Jackson, WY- Indian Rocks Park, ID: 5 hrs. 57 mins. approx.
Indian Rocks Park, ID- Boise, ID:. 19 mins. approx.
Boise, ID - Umatilla National Forest, OR: 3 hrs. 23 mins. approx.
Umatilla National Forest, OR- Portland, OR: 4 hrs. 29 mins. approx.
Venture through the historic Pony Express Route with this holiday package!. Explore this alternative route that, starts in Missouri State, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska, spending nice moments in Omaha, Grand Island (city in central Nebraska, with diverse nature centers for trails, a butterfly garden and blinds for viewing migrating sand hill cranes along the Platte River) and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock. Continue to Wyoming with a stay in Casper. In Utah, visit; Salt Lake City; to continue towards Black Rock Desert and Reno in Nevada State. Finish this adventure in Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Omaha, NE: 2 hrs. 43 mins. approx.
Omaha, NE- Grand Island, NE: 2 hrs. 14 mins. approx.
Grand Island - Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE: 4 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE - Casper, WY: 2 hrs. 44 mins. approx.
Casper, WY- Salt Lake City, UT: 6 hrs. 11 min approx.
Salt Lake City, UT- Black Rock Desert, NV: 7 hrs. 25 mins. approx.
Black Rock Desert, NV - Reno, NV:. 3hrs 53 mins. approx.
Reno, NV- Sacramento, CA: 2 hrs. 24 mins. approx.
Venture through the fantastic California Trail passing through the main states and cities. Visit in Missouri, Kansas City. Then, continue to Nebraska, discovering Omaha, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock (important wildlife habitat and the natural areas in the North Platte River Basin). After that, enjoy Wyoming, with stays in Casper and Jackson. Then, continue to Idaho, spending nice moments in Twin Falls. Continue to your next destinations, in Nevada; Black Rock Desert, and Reno (-the biggest little city in the world-, is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation, Harrah's Entertainment). Finally, drive to The Golden State and enjoy Sacramento (the capital of California, is known for its evolving contemporary culture, rich history and golden rush past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Driving Time
Kansas City– Omaha: 2 hr 45 min approx.
Omaha– Grand Island: 2 hrs 15 min approx.
Grand Island– Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 4hrs 52 mins approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock– Casper: 2 hr 44 mins approx.
Casper- Jackson: 4 hr. 39 mins. approx.
Jackson- Twin Falls: 4 hrs 10 mins. approx.
Twin Falls– Black Rock Desert: 6 hr 41 mins approx.
Black Rock Desert - Reno: 3 hr. 8 mins. approx.
Reno - Sacramento: 2 hrs 18 mins. approx
Driving Time
Springfield – Des Moines: 5 hrs. 6 mins. approx.
Des Moines – Omaha: 2 hrs. approx.
Omaha – Grand Island: 2 hrs.15 mins. approx.
Grand Island – Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock: 4 hrs. 53 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock – Casper: 2 hrs. 47 mins. approx.
Casper- Point of Rocks: 3 hrs. 2 mins. approx.
Point of Rock - Salt Lake City: 3 hrs. 12 mins. approx.