Blackbird Scenic Overlook

								
								
This scenic overlook in Burt County, NE sits atop the rugged Missouri River bluffs on the Omaha Tribe Reservation. Within the site's restored tallgrass prairie, is an earthlodge structure recreating the historic dwelling of the Omahas and interpreting its society. Within this interpretive shelter are five exhibits describing the history of the Omahas and their accomplishments, the symbolism of the earthlodge, Lewis & Clark's travels in Nebraska, and the Missouri River Corridor Project.

								
							

								
						
								
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A mosaic design in the floor interprets tribal structure and the fire ring is used for special ceremonies

							

								


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								The interpretive shelter is modeled after an Omaha earthlodge
								


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								Exhibit overlooking the Missouri describes the Missouri River Corridor project

							
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							The site identification sign shows both the Omaha and English spelling of "Blackbird"		
						
						
						
					

					
					
					
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
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