Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway
Black Elk-Neihardt Park, NE

This park is named after Black Elk, a Lakota Sioux Indian chief and John G. Neihardt. Neihardt, Nebraska's 'Poet Laureate in Perpetuity,' wrote about Black Elk in his epic "Black Elk Speaks." The park includes many reminders of the vision of Black Elk, most prominent being the Tower of Four Winds. This tower stands 45 feet high and includes a tall cross featuring a mosaic composed of approximately 50,000 pieces. The large mosaic features a messiah figure with outstretched arms, while smaller mosaics are located throughout the park. This monument stands as a reminder of Black Elk's vision of peace and unity for all people.