Sandhills region pheasant along the highway.

Jewel, Nebraska

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska, approaching the Pine Ridge elevation near Crawford, Nebraska.

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska.

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska.  Some Pronghorn Antelope watching people go by.
Pronghorn antelope are only found in North America.  The name "pronghorn" is derived from a forward projection
or prong on each horn. Pronghorn have true horns, in that the horn sheath is composed of
fused hairs which cover a bone core. The horn sheath is shed each year in October-November.
In comparison, deer and elk have antlers which are composed entirely of bone and shed
completely each year. Both sexes of pronghorn have horns, but those of the female are much
smaller (4 inches), seldom exceeding the length of the ear. Horns on males reach their
maximum length, 12-20 inches, by the beginning of breeding season, July or August.

Close up of above photo.

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska.  Some more Pronghorn Antelope watching people go by.

Along Highway 2 in Northwest Nebraska.

Oglala National Grassland in far Northwestern Nebraska

Oglala National Grassland in far Northwestern Nebraska

Nebraska Highway 2 as it reaches the South Dakota border in far Northwestern Nebraska