🐾 Walking in Pioneer Footsteps at Windlass Hill – Ash Hollow Historic Site, NE 🏜️

On our Life on Paws and Wheels journey, Simba 🐾 and I made a historical stop in Oshkosh, Nebraska to explore the Oregon Trail Landmark at Windlass Hill — a place where history comes alive beneath your feet.

This site marks one of the most dramatic and challenging points along the Oregon Trail, where pioneers in the mid-1800s lowered their wagons down the steep slope of Windlass Hill. Over 150 years later, you can still see the deep wagon ruts etched into the prairie, a silent reminder of their courage and grit.

📍 Highlights from Our Visit

Walk the Windlass Hill Trail: Follow the same path pioneers once traveled.
See Authentic Wagon Ruts: Preserved impressions from the days of westward expansion.
Learn Pioneer Stories: On-site signs share the challenges of life on the trail.
Enjoy Scenic Views: Rolling Nebraska hills meet endless plains.
Reflect in Peace: A quiet place to connect with the human spirit of endurance.

🐾 Simba’s Take

Simba loved trotting along the grassy paths, taking in the wide-open Nebraska skies. It’s dog-friendly, but also a great opportunity to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the history beneath your paws and boots.

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🛣 Why This Stop is Worth It

If you’re traveling through Nebraska, the Ash Hollow Historic Site is more than just a roadside detour — it’s a step back in time. Standing at the top of Windlass Hill, looking over the vast prairie, you can almost picture the long wagon trains making their careful descent.

🎥 This stop is part of our Life on Paws and Wheels series — where we explore trails, parks, quirky attractions, and historic landmarks across the U.S.

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