June 2026 • Nebraskaland 27
Nowadays, Fort Robinson is known for many activities, including its trail rides, 2014.
JULIE GEISER, NEBRASKALAND
Fort Robinson has served multiple roles through the years,
including a military training station after World War I, ca. early 1900s. NSHS, RG1517
Fort Robinson
Fort Robinson was the site of the tragic Cheyenne Breakout in 1879 and the
death of famed Sioux Chief Crazy Horse. Over the years, the fort served as the
Red Cloud Indian Agency, as a cavalry remount station, K-9 dog training center,
POW camp and beef research station. Located near Crawford, the park comprises
more than 22,000 acres of exquisite Pine Ridge scenery, offering 60 miles of hiking
trails and 20 miles of mountain biking trails, making it Nebraska's top park for
hiking enthusiasts.
