With three 18-hole courses in the Scottsbluff-Gering area alone, golfers are never far from the links. Riverview and Monument Shadows are public 18-hole courses while the Scotts Bluff Country Club has a private 18-hole golf course.

With over 1,000 acres of Ponderosa pines, miles of scenic vistas and nature trails, and (rumor has it) a wildcat or two, the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area is located just 10 miles south of Gering.
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Spend a day wandering through one of our many museums, exploring an authentic 19th century sod house, or taking a walk along the ruts made by original Oregon Trail wagon trains.

• Legacy of the Plains Museum
• Oregon Trail History Museum/Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitors Center

Throughout the year, the Country Club offers special family activities for members.

• Arts and crafts days.
• Easter egg hunts.
• Christmas brunches.
• Halloween parties.
• Fourth of July family fun games and events.
• Golf, tennis, and racquetball tournaments.

Is your son or daughter interested in the arts?

The Scottsbluff/Gering area abounds in opportunities for your child or teen:

The West Nebraska Arts Center offers an after school arts program during the school year for students in grades one through six. The center also offers two visual arts workshops each June for students age six to 9 and students age 10 to 15.

Do you have a budding athlete?

Area athletic opportunities abound, from beginners to competitive sports:

Pick an activity and chances are you’ll find it in Scottsbluff-Gering.

Scottsbluff and Gering Public Schools                                 

• One early childhood school (Scottsbluff)
• Four city schools and one country elementary school (Scottsbluff).
• Three city schools and one country elementary school (Gering).
• One middle school (Scottsbluff).
• One junior high (Gering).
• Two high schools (one each in Gering and Scottsbluff).
• AA accredited by the