This travel route explores west central Nebraska along the South Platte River. Lands that were home to the Pawnee and Sioux were later traversed by the Oregon and California Trails, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Lincoln Highway. From Julesburg, Colorado, to Ogallala, Nebraska, travel along this auto trail through American history.
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Camera: Sony Active Camera FDR-X3000
Vehicle: “Tempest”—2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI
Historic Highway Guides 