The spectacular Scotts Bluff National Monument is a 19th century scenic tourist attraction located in Nebraska, USA. It is beautifully decorated with bluffs, which are the hills located at the southern end of the famous Platte River. The monument is named after an outstanding cliff - Scotts Bluff, which rises at an altitude of 800 feet. Scotts Bluff National Monument became officially recognized by the National Park Service in 1919 after several failed attempts that were dated three years earlier. The county and city surrounding the monument are named after the national monument.
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Description
Among the monumental features are the five rock outcrops known as Sentinel Rock, Saddle Rock, Eagle Rock, House Rock, and the attractive Crown Rock. The National Monument includes two important trails, the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail. Other smaller trails are the Oregon Trail, North Skip Trail, South Skip Trail, Saddle Rock Trail, and Bike Trail. He set up tables at the picnic area and, with the help of scouts, completed the zig-zag path. He later built a swimming pool at the picnic area. Scotts Bluff's development plans accelerated with the arrival of Company 762 of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934.
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Habitat
Scotts Bluff National Monument is blessed with numerous plant and animal species. In fact, it is one of the few places in the United States where wildlife is protected in its natural environment. There is a list of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and other invertebrates. There are 28 mammals, 101 birds, 21 fish, 9 reptiles and 6 amphibian species in the park. In terms of plants, an astonishing 250 subspecies of plants cover the plain and several rock formations. Desert-like conditions allow grasses and forests to thrive.
Uniqueness
A magnificent tourist paradise, the Scotts Bluff National Monument is magnificently decorated with trail tops in every part. They act as a major tourist attraction as they offer outdoor activities such as nature walks and biking. The south side trail extends 0.4 miles south of the inland and leads to the summit parking lot. The bike path runs about a mile from the visitor center and ends at the eastern end of Summit Park. Both tourists and non-tourists can use the trail. The Oregon Trail is slightly longer than the Southern Observation Trail, just 0.5 miles from the Conestoga Exposition to the Mitchell Pass. The Rock Trail saddle is the longest of the trails. In the past, visitors have used this trail because it is steep.
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Tourism
Tourists from all over the world visit the Scotts Bluff National Monument for recreational activities. Being hilly, most of the visiting tourists go for activities such as hiking, cycling and walking. For hikers, the hill-like hills offer a stunning 360-degree view of the plain below. Scotts Bluff National Monument has historical heritage; became famous for fur traders, and the land was named after the famous fur trader Hiram Scott. The history of the creation of the relief is another reason why tourists want to visit this place.
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Threats
Scotts Bluff is surrounded by private land that is mostly used for agriculture, a practice that prohibits animals from moving in and out of the monument area. Large animals such as bighorn sheep, elk, grizzly bears and bison, which previously lived in the area of the monument, are now rarely seen. There are several endangered species found in the area such as the bald eagle and the American crane. Peregrine falcon, fox, burrowing owl, black-footed ferret and mountain plover are also some of the endangered species on the federal list.