You might not expect to find one of North America’s most impressive historical collections on a quiet stretch of Highway 20 in Nebraska, but that’s exactly where it is. Before highways crisscrossed the continent and towns dotted the plains, North America was ruled by a different kind of commerce—one built on trust, barter, and beaver pelts. At the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska, this period of history is displayed in full force, with authentic artifacts and exciting stories.