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Imagine this, if you will: You have been following wagon ruts for endless months in a hot, dusty covered wagon, traveling towards a place you know next to nothing about. You have had little to eat or drink for days. … Continue reading
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Located on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska, North Platte is best known as the birthplace of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Two attractions in North Platte that have earned Buffalo Bill’s “Buffalo of Approval” are the Golden Spike Tower and … Continue reading
I stopped in at the Gem and Mineral Show held at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne, Wyoming from May 19-20, 2018. The complex is just east of Cheyenne on I-80. I picked up a few flyers and brochures for other … Continue reading
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Homestead National Monument of America is located in Beatrice (pronounced Bee-aa-triss), Nebraska, which is a town of about 14,000 people and many historic buildings. The Homestead National Monument of America, which consists of two buildings filled with exhibits and several … Continue reading
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The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) runs 12 regional rodeo circuits, which culminate in the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo each year. The ultimate rodeo is the National Finals Rodeo which takes place over ten days in Las Vegas, Nevada. … Continue reading
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Carhenge, located near Alliance, Nebraska, is a replica of England’s Stonehenge created with cars. There are 39 of these grey-painted cars arranged in a circle some 95 feet in diameter. On 21 August, 2017, thousands of people intend to witness … Continue reading
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We recently interviewed Lee Kreutzer, a Cultural Resource Specialist/Archaeologist who was part of a two-person team that has created seven National Historic Trails Auto Tour Route Interpretive Guides that are still used today: 2003 – Western Missouri Through Northeastern Kansas 2006 – … Continue reading
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Golden Spike Tower: A panoramic view of the world’s largest rail yard. More trains than you can keep track of Watch thousands of railcars everyday! North Platte, NE GoldenSpikeTower.com Bailey Yard Enjoy a panoramic view of Urban Pacific Bailey Yard, … Continue reading
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Explore North Platte. You don’t have to be a master horseman to explore North Platte. However we do recommend facing forward. Discover the home of Buffalo Bill and the Golden Spike Tower overlooking Bailey Yard – the world’s largest railroad … Continue reading
