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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway runs 272 miles along the historic Nebraska Highway 2, providing breathtaking views of the majestic Nebraska Sandhills from Grand Island to Alliance.
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.
You’ve heard about the Nebraska Sandhills — the scenic region of the state with vast stretches of wild, grassy sand dunes hills carved by rivers. And you know you’re supposed to go there but where should you go, exactly, when visiting the Sandhills?