The state of Nebraska is unlike anything else. We have such a range of natural beauty, from bluffs to caves, and lakes to forests, plus everything in between. Some of these places we would even call “otherworldly” beautiful, and with a little imagination, these 12 places in Nebraska will make you swear you’re on another planet…

1. The unique and magical rock formations at Toadstool National Geological Park are truly like something from a different planet.
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2. Is that Chimney Rock, or a photo taken on Mars? It would be easy to fool anyone but a Nebraskan with this otherworldly scene.
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3. Branched Oak Lake at the crack of dawn looks more like an alien planet than a lake in Nebraska.
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4. This photo of the stars in rural Nebraska looks like something from another planet - with a much faster rotation.
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5. The rainbow-stained sunset sky over Yankee Hill Lake is so beautiful, it's hard to believe it exists on Earth.
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6. This beautiful scene makes it easy to imagine you're on another planet - completely covered by sunflowers.
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7. This photo of a dazzling red moon looks like nothing else you would see on this planet, but it was taken right here in Nebraska.
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8. This sunset over the North Platte River looks like a scene from some far-away planet.
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9. This stunning storm photo taken in Southerland looks truly alien.
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10. This photo of an otherworldly sky wasn't taken on some distant planet - it was taken in Franklin County, Nebraska.
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11. This stunning scene of the Milky Way over Toadstool Geological Park looks like something from a different world.
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12. This photo looks more like a scene from some futuristic sci-fi movie than downtown Omaha.
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Well, it looks like if you can’t visit another planet, Nebraska is the next best alternative.

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