Panorama Point, the highest point in Nebraska, is located southwest of Bushnell, NE in the far southwestern corner of Kimball County. In fact, less than one mile away is the marker for the meeting point of the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.

I recently endured challenging hikes to reach the high points in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, and so it was very refreshing to drive to Panorama Point. This is not to say this spot was any less special or beautiful than the others. Panorama Point is indeed a mere rolling hill on the vast plains, but the the views in all directions were wonderful. It is unquestionably a special place! It does not matter whether bagging a state high point requires an arduous outdoor expedition or a simple drive-up. In my heart, all state high points are important. I never tire from the sensation of being above everyone in a state as I stand on its tallest natural point!

How To Get There: I included a map in the photo gallery. Click the photo to see it at a larger size and print it. You can also obtain a map by stopping by the Kimball County Chamber of Commerce in Kimball, Nebraska. The most common route is to travel south from Bushnell for ten miles. (The map reads 12.6 miles south of Bushnell, but it is only 10 miles. It is the only mistake I noticed on the map.) This is followed by a few zig zags on more gravel roads to the entrance.

-Steve

	The Nebraska High Point wins the award for having the most enthusiastic and supportive community for their high point. I was greeted by a friendly woman (the same woman in the video clip below!) at the Kimball County Chamber of Commerce. The map I received was extremely helpful.
	Various Nebraska scenery as I traveled south of Bushnell. I was mindful of my past visit to Nebraska last year. Andrea and I spent a day in central Nebraska (based in Kearney) and came up with a decent page of photos and a video clip. You can see it here: Nebraska Page.
	Panorama Point is located on a privately owned buffalo ranch. A $3 per person fee is required before entering the lands. You will cross over this cattle guard (or should I call it a "buffalo guard?") and the dirt road will lead you approximately 0.3 miles to the high point.
	There it is! Panorama Point sits at an altitude of 5,424 feet. This is far from any kind of mountain peak experience, but keep in mind this spot is higher than Denver, a mere 5,280 feet. ;)
	It was so nice to be there. I smoked a cigar to celebrate! :) This was my 14th state high point. Here are my others: New Jersey Highest Point Florida Highest Point Colorado Highest Point Connecticut Highest Point Pennsylvania Highest Point Maryland Highest Point West Virginia Highest Point Delaware Highest Point Iowa Highest Point Minnesota Highest Point Wisconsin Highest Point North Dakota Highest Point South Dakota Highest Point
	Four photos showing the views from the high point. THIRD PHOTO: If you click the photo to view it at a larger size, you might notice a darker area with fence posts surrounding it in the center of the background. That is the point where the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska meet. Do not walk to the marker from Panorama Point! Although it is a short walk, you are walking on a buffalo ranch and you do not want to be out there on foot. Buffaloes are wild and very large animals who could easily kill you if they feel threatened or angered. This ranch is also private property and you are instructed not to walk out there by the land owners. To reach the tri-state marker, follow your map by drive south into Colorado, then west, then back north toward the CO/WY border. The dirt road is on the right just before the pavement begins. FOURTH PHOTO: The large wind farm is located in Colorado.
	Like I said, this is a buffalo ranch. No buffaloes were in the vicinity during my visit, but uhhhhh, they left their presence for me. :p)

Tri-State Marker I must say, visiting these kinds of markers has been a fun novelty. Here are others: Four Corners (AZ/NM/CO/UT) AR/MO/OK Marker CT/NY/MA (Near CT High Point)
Another view of the marker. It was easy to picture the three states meeting because the fenced-in land was the quadrant for the southeasternmost corner of Wyoming.
A plaque at the marker.
One photo of myself. My butt and much of my body was hanging over in Nebraska, my right leg was in Wyoming and my left leg dangled in Colorado. How about that? :)