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Photo: Mike Tigas from Columbia, MO, United States, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The landmark stone spire that has served as a guide for travelers on the Oregon Trail. This geologic formation seems to stand alone in the prairie, visible for hundreds of miles. The visitors center tells of the great migration west and the settlement of the area. The visitor center is about half a mile (1 km) from the rock. Do not stray from marked trails when hiking due to the increased presence of rattlesnakes.
Chimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in the United States, located in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising over 300 feet (90 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet (1,289 m) above sea level. The formation served as a landmark along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails during the mid-19th century. The trails ran along the north side of the rock, which remains a visible landmark for modern travelers along U.S. Route 26 and Nebraska Highway 92. Chimney Rock National Historic Site was designated in 1956 and is an affiliated area of the National Park Service, operated by History Nebraska. A decade later, Chimney Rock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
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A small community museum run by volunteers. Housed in an old railway depot, this museum showcases the history of the area and the influence of the railway on life in western Nebraska.
A public 9-hole course and host to the Bayard Men's Gold Association.
A local gourd farm providing activities for the Halloween season. Corn maze, pumpkin bowling, and slingshots. You can purchase pumpkins by the pound or by the cartload.