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Wings Over the Platte

Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island

Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]

Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members

North Platte Hatchery

The North Platte Fish Hatchery 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte

The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public and tours may be scheduled during normal working hours. Hatchery information is on display at the hatch house. The North Platte Fish Hatchery opened in 1943. The facility utilizes the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is […]

Spring Wildflower Walk

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue

Embrace the natural beauty of the Forest at Fontenelle Forest's Spring Wildflower Walk. Their Naturalist Educator will lead you on a hike to discover some spring wildflowers such as Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, and Dutchman's Breeches. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer of spring wildflowers, this program offers an opportunity to witness the […]

$10 – $25