At 5,429 feet above sea level, Panorama Point is Nebraska’s highest natural point, tucked into the far southwestern corner of the state where Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado quietly meet. Ranked #20 among U.S. state high points, this marked summit #34 in my ongoing high-pointing journey. And despite the name, Panorama Point isn’t about sweeping views—it’s about subtlety, solitude, and the story of getting there.
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Road Trippin’ into 2025!
Happy 2025! After a fun New Year’s Eve in Nashville — raving to Sofia Kourtesis at Night We Met — I decided to kick off the year with something equally energizing: exploring, hiking, and high-pointing. If you’re going to start a new year, why not begin on a literal and figurative high note? Historic Lake Scott made for the perfect start to 2025.
So far, I’ve visited 32 of the 50 Best State Parks in the U.S. (as ranked by The Discoverer). I’ve also stood atop 32 of the 51 State High Points — yes, including Washington, D.C., because why not? That leaves some serious ground to cover.