It seems almost criminal that some of Nebraska’s most beautiful places are seldom seen by human eyes. Our cities and towns are host to plenty of people every single day – and even our fields see at least a little traffic – but the Sandhills are a different story. This spectacular area covers more than a quarter of the entire state with blithely rolling hills and dramatic swoops of grass and sand, and much of it is not readily explorable for passers-through.

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The region is used largely for cattle ranching. Because it is comprised of grass-stabilized sand dunes, the land is virtually useless for growing crops. Early explorers took note and called this region the "Great American Desert." It was beautiful, they said, but a total waste of land. Little did they know that the Sandhills would become the ideal location for cattle ranches.



This five-minute video looks down at the Sandhills from a DJI Mavic Pro drone. It's hard not to gasp a little when you see the hills in all their glory, particularly in these sweeping flyover shots. You'll spy a few ranches on the ground, but this sparsely-populated area is known for its remoteness. There are places out here that haven't seen a human in many years.



See even more of this gorgeous area in the above two-minute tour of the Sandhills. It was filmed just southeast of Valentine and offers an intimate look at what it's like to exist in this untamed region.

Have you ever taken a drive through the Sandhills? Did you get out to explore? Tell us all about your favorite Sandhills adventures below in the comments!

Hungry for even more of the spectacular Sandhills area? Take a look at these 22 stunning photographs.

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