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The Sandhills, often written Sand Hills, is a region of mixed-grass prairie on grass-stabilized sand dunes in north-central Nebraska, covering just over one quarter of the state. The dunes were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1984.
Home to the Niobrara National Scenic River, this region’s visual landscape and ecological diversity create a natural getaway. Man, the Nebraska Sandhills are beautiful. We chased clouds all day long yesterday. - @mellockcuff, via Twitter.
“Like a rumpled wool blanket, the Nebraska Sandhills spreads out over twenty thousand square miles of north central Nebraska and is the largest stabilized dune field in the Western Hemisphere. It is also the largest intact mixed-grass prairie left on the continent.”
Still need to get some stops in the Sandhills? Don’t worry, we’ll give you a rundown of each one! Admire Nebraska’s highest waterfall at this state park. Enjoy the beautiful sight of Smith Falls, take in the view of the Niobrara River or bring a tent to camp overnight.
With dunes that are as high as 400 feet, as long as 20 miles, and slopes as steep as 25 percent, the Sandhills are the largest sand dune formations in the Western Hemisphere plus one of the largest grass-stabilized dune regions in the world.
The Nebraska Sandhills is one of the largest plant-anchored sand dune regions in the world and the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere. The dunes sit atop the Ogallala Aquifer, resulting in thousands of little lakes and ponds in lower-lying areas.
The Nebraska Sandhills region represents the largest natural ecosystem in the state, covering 19,300 square miles, or almost a quarter of the state. It is also one of the largest remaining intact native grassland ecosystems in the country.
Stabilized by a fragile hide of prairie grass and encompassing roughly 20,000 square miles, the Sandhills is the largest sand dune formation in the Western Hemisphere.
This Sandhills driving tour starts near Carhenge and features Nebraska’s annual sandhill crane migration events, birdwatching, Grand Island, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Visitor Center and Nebraska craft beer.
Take a dramatic journey to a place like none other. The Nebraska Sandhills await you.