On A Clear Day You Can See For Miles At The Blackbird Scenic Overlook In Nebraska
By Lisa Sammons|Published October 25, 2021
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
It’s no secret that we have a multitude of beautiful places in Nebraska. Heck — just driving along our scenic highways will take you through some amazing land. We’ve got an unfair reputation as a flat, “flyover state,” but if you have ever visited, you know that’s far from the truth. We have plenty of small mountains and buttes that are absolutely stunning. On top of that, our famous prairies are gorgeous as well. One vantage point in Nebraska that will give you some incredible views of the state is the Blackbird Scenic Overlook just off Highway 75.
This is one of the most scenic drives in Nebraska.
Highway 75 travels alongside the Missouri River and goes all the way from Texas up to the Canadian border. It's got a ton of history and is associated with both the Oregon Trail and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
The Blackbird Scenic Overlook point is near Macy, Nebraska. It's just off Highway 75 and there's about a 200-foot walk to the viewing area.
There's a little shelter at the site that has some information about the land. Several Native American reservations are in the area. The overlook is maintained with the assistance of the Omaha tribe.
The rolling Loess Hills are a magnificent feature of the region's landscape. Formed millions of years ago by glacial movement, they now support a variety of fauna and flora unique to the Great Plains.