# Nebraska National Forest, Bessey District

> The largest hand-planted forest in the US, started in 1902 to prove trees could grow in the Sandhills. Climb the Scott Lookout Tower for a view of pines again

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The largest hand-planted forest in the US, started in 1902 to prove trees could grow in the Sandhills. Climb the Scott Lookout Tower for a view of pines against the dunes.

- **Nearest town:** Halsey, NE
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 41.9000, -100.2900

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