List of National Natural Landmarks in Nebraska

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From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the National Natural Landmarks in Nebraska. There are 5 in total

NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
1 Ashfall Fossil Beds USA ne creighton ashfallshp2.jpg 2006 Orchard 42°26′26″N98°08′53″W / 42.440556°N 98.148083°W / 42.440556; -98.148083 (Ashfall Fossil Beds) Antelope state historical parkA rare example of a lagerstätten, a thick bed of volcanic ash, contains hundreds of extraordinarily complete skeletons of extinct mammals.
2 Dissected Loess Plains 1987 Lincoln mixed- state, privateEroded canyons and deep valleys in loess deposits over 200 feet (61 m) thick
3 Fontenelle Forest Fontenelle Forest boardwalk trails 1.JPG 1964 41°10′48″N95°55′04″W / 41.18°N 95.917778°W / 41.18; -95.917778 (Fontenelle Forest) Sarpy privateThe largest virgin forest in Nebraska.
4 Nebraska Sand Hills Sandhills nebraska.jpg 1984 42°08′N102°11′W / 42.13°N 102.19°W / 42.13; -102.19 (Nebraska Sand Hills) Nebraska mixed- state, privateThe largest sand dunes complex in the Western Hemisphere.
5 Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (5393448041).jpg 1976 42°29′37″N100°34′22″W / 42.493611°N 100.572778°W / 42.493611; -100.572778 (Valentine National Wildlife Refuge) Cherry federalSandhill tall grass prairie ecosystem unique to the central Great Plains.

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