Ever dreamed of tracing the lines that divide states? Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to the highest point in Nebraska, where Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska all intersect. It's a seemingly unassuming location, but the panorama point offers an awe-inspiring view that stretches across three states. Prepare to be transported 5,424 feet above sea level, amidst a landscape adorned with wind turbines - a sight that holds a special familiarity for me, as I'm currently working on a wind turbine project in Wyoming.
Fasten your adventure seat belts as we delve into the rich history etched into this peak. You'll hear tales of Art Hendrickson and Claude Alden, the trailblazers who discovered this peak in October 1951. You'll also learn about Hiram Scott, an early Nebraska territory explorer whose memory is honored right here. But not everything is tied to the past - the landscape is adorned with wind turbines, bringing a touch of modernity to our journey. It may not seem impressive at first glance, but Nebraska has a magic and history that's waiting to be discovered. So, come along, and let's uncover the hidden gems of America's high points together.
Hey everybody, welcome to the Natural Medic Adventures. This week we are in Nebraska, at the highest point in Nebraska, which is on the Colorado, wyoming and Nebraska line. It's $3 to enter here to go to the high point. Let's go check it out, shall we Folks the moment you all have been waiting for. Here we are Beautiful panorama point. I'll do a spin around here, over here to the that direction I guess that's to the west would be Wyoming. Straight out there is Wyoming, behind me, around here is Colorado and of course the rest of that is the rest of Nebraska. There's the marker directed by the Kimball Nebraska Chamber of Commerce 1971. Elevation is slightly over a mile at 5,424 feet. It is the highest point in Nebraska and, as you can imagine, in Nebraska not sorry Nebraska, not very impressive Lots of wind turbines happen to be working on one of those projects right now over in Wyoming. As the paramedic for that particular group, that's a very familiar sight to me. Oh, here is a little thing right there. Yeah, pretty cool, it says Kimball County Locals Art Hendrickson, claude Alden, discovered the highest point in Nebraska in October 1951 using a World War I altimeter Dedicated memory of Hiram Scott, an early Nebraska territory explorer who was employed by the American fur company, attended the early annual for trading rendezvous During a trip to St Louis, became ill to a North Platte and died, which that'sa place I'm going to.
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I've mentioned that in my previous videos about going to Scotts Bluff and then you have funding for the bench is provided by these people right here, the High Corners Foundationorg, which I probably need to join. Anyway, here is the deal again Colorado, the rest of Nebraska and Wyoming over there. Hey, if you like that video, make sure to give me a thumbs up. I know it was short and sweet, but give you an idea of the introduction to the Nebraska High Point and what it was like. I thought it was an overall pretty cool experience to be at the highest point in all of Nebraska. I know not very exciting, but if you have any comments, questions, leave them below and until next time I'll see you on the trail.