August 28, 2007 - Scottsbluff National Monument, Part 3

We took the trail to the north viewpoint.  Here is the view Northwest:

North-Northwest:

Northeast is Scottsbluff:

Close-up of Scottsbluff:

Eastward:

The arrow points towards Chimney Rock in the distance, but the haze makes it hard to see.  Chimney Rock was also a milestone on the Oregon Trail.

This telephoto photo has the contrast cranked up high so that Chimney Rock stands out:

This butterfly finally landed long enough to catch it in a photo:

Another location gives a good view east of Scottsbluff:

Walking back to the car we catch one last view:

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