https://www.nps.gov/scbl News releases from Scotts Bluff National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-to-host-christmas-on-the-prairie.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:29:00 EST Join us for this fun, annual, holiday event! https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-to-host-christmas-on-the-prairie.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/great-american-outdoors-act-funds-repairs-to-summit-road.htm Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:20:00 EST Scotts Bluff National Monument is starting a rehabilitation project on the park's historic Summit Road. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/great-american-outdoors-act-funds-repairs-to-summit-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/western-nebraska-national-monuments-hiring-visitor-services-assistants-for-the-summer-of-2025.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:55:00 EST Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are hiring Visitor Services Assistant for the Summer of 2025. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/western-nebraska-national-monuments-hiring-visitor-services-assistants-for-the-summer-of-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-christmas-on-the-prairie.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:29:00 EST Christmas is coming! What better way to start preparations than the way our ancestors did in the 19th century? https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-christmas-on-the-prairie.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-and-bird-conservancy-of-the-rockies-to-host-family-nature-club.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:47:00 EST Come learn about Nebraska owls at Family Nature Club. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-and-bird-conservancy-of-the-rockies-to-host-family-nature-club.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-open-house.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:35:00 EST Scotts Bluff National Monument will host an open house on Wednesday, November 13th from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-summit-road-to-close-for-biannual-inspection.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:24:00 EST The biannual safety inspections of the three tunnels along the Scotts Bluff Summit Road are scheduled to take place on October 8th and October 9th (if necessary) from 08:00AM to 12:00PM.  https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-summit-road-to-close-for-biannual-inspection.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/tourism-to-national-monuments-in-the-panhandle-of-nebraska-contributes-$15-318-000-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 189,829 visitors to Scotts Bluff and Agate Fossil Beds National Monuments in 2023 spent $12,990,000 in communities near the parks. That spending supported 171 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $15,318,000. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/tourism-to-national-monuments-in-the-panhandle-of-nebraska-contributes-$15-318-000-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/jay-sturdevant-selected-as-superintendent-of-scotts-bluff-national-monument-and-agate-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:40:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jay Sturdevant as the superintendent of Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument located in western Nebraska. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/jay-sturdevant-selected-as-superintendent-of-scotts-bluff-national-monument-and-agate-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-transition-to-fall-winter-hours.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 EST Starting Monday, September 2, Scotts Bluff National Monument will operate under Fall/Winter/Spring Hours. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-transition-to-fall-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-eric-graves-to-present-wheel-legs-and-sail-at-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:14:00 EST One wheel, two legs, and a literal prairie schooner. Emigrants were very creative when it came to their transportation. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-eric-graves-to-present-wheel-legs-and-sail-at-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-matt-salomon-to-present-mysteries-of-the-past-at-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:40:00 EST Join us for a free program that will have you digging into Scotts Bluff's past! https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-matt-salomon-to-present-mysteries-of-the-past-at-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-matt-salomon-to-lead-backcountry-tour-of-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:12:00 EST Make a reservation to attend this program in the remote northern section of Scotts Bluff National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/park-ranger-matt-salomon-to-lead-backcountry-tour-of-scotts-bluff-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-musician-martin-gilmore.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:02:00 EST Join us for an evening of music and history! https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-host-musician-martin-gilmore.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/brian-kokensparger-to-present-blazing-the-first-internet.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:48:00 EST Join us for this FREE program on Tuesday, June 25th at 7pm in the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center theater. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/brian-kokensparger-to-present-blazing-the-first-internet.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/saddle-rock-trail-closure.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:13:00 EST The Saddle Rock Trail will close from 7am until 3:30pm each day Monday, June 24th through Friday, June 28th. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/saddle-rock-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/fun-and-games-on-the-trail.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:49:00 EST The trek west was difficult for the emigrants on the Oregon/California Trails. Still, many found time for fun and relaxation. Join us to learn about how the emigrants spent their limited free time on the trail. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/fun-and-games-on-the-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-summit-closure-for-herbicide-application.htm Tue, 28 May 2024 07:09:00 EST The Scotts Bluff Summit Area will be closed to all entry from sunrise until 10am on June 5th, 6th, or 7th. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-summit-closure-for-herbicide-application.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-transition-to-summer-hours.htm Tue, 14 May 2024 10:49:00 EST Summer hours start Saturday, May 25th. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-to-transition-to-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/agfo/learn/news/2024careerday.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:05:00 EST Come celebrate Junior Ranger Careers Day at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, April 27, 2024! This FREE, family-friendly event will take place at the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/agfo/learn/news/2024careerday.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/summit-road-delayed-opening.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:50:00 EST Opening of the Scotts Bluff Summit Road will be delayed on Wednesday, March 20th for an inspection of the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/summit-road-delayed-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-hosts-174-267-visitors-in-2023.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:50:00 EST Today, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-hosts-174-267-visitors-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-produces-audio-described-version-of-park-brochure.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:17:00 EST Staff from Scotts Bluff National Monument worked with volunteers from across the United States to audio describe the official monument brochure during Descriptathon 10! https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scotts-bluff-national-monument-produces-audio-described-version-of-park-brochure.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 EST Join Noelle Grunwald, the Nebraska Environmental Educator with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, on Saturday, February 17th from 10:00-11:00 am in the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center to learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and how you can participate in this free and fun global event. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/ccc-exhibit-pr.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:46:00 EST Learn more about the contributions of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Scotts Bluff National Monument and beyond. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/ccc-exhibit-pr.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/superintendent-dan-morford-to-retire.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:06:00 EST Dan Morford, Superintendent of both Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is set to retire on December 31st. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/superintendent-dan-morford-to-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/christmas-on-the-prairie.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:13:00 EST Celebrate the holidays like the pioneers. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/christmas-on-the-prairie.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/the-saddle-rock-trail-reopens.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2023 07:15:00 EST The popular Saddle Rock Trail has reopened to the public. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/the-saddle-rock-trail-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/2023-late-summer-and-fall-operating-hours.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:41:00 EST Scotts Bluff National Monument will change operating hours for the Visitor Center and Summit Road starting Monday, August 21, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/2023-late-summer-and-fall-operating-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/agfo/learn/news/jr-ranger-careers-day-2023.htm Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:32:00 EST Agate Fossil Beds & Scotts Bluff National Monuments celebrate Junior Ranger Day 2023 a little early this year. Enjoy hands-on activities at 6 stations that explore the different careers under the title of Park Ranger. Hope to see you at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, April 8th from 10-2pm. https://www.nps.gov/agfo/learn/news/jr-ranger-careers-day-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scbl-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that the roughly 194,000 visitors to Scotts Bluff National Monument in 2021 spent $12.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 169 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $15 million. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/scbl-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/musicontrailprogram.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:47:00 EST From Westport, Missouri to “Oregon Blue” join emigrants as they traverse the Oregon Trail. Experience the vastness of the open prairie, feel the energy from atop Scotts Bluff National Monument, and triumph in the accomplishment of fording the mountains to the Promised Land. Sing the American folk songs of the mid-1800’s and experience life on the Trail. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/musicontrailprogram.htm https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/2020-10-11-winter-schedule.htm Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:13:00 EST Scotts Bluff National Monument's winter operating hours begin on Sunday, October, 11, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/scbl/learn/news/2020-10-11-winter-schedule.htm