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Crane
Meadows Calendar of Events
For a
more detailed listing of guest speakers and events during spring
migration, please revisit our web site after February 15, 2007.
Tour and Program Refunds and Cancellations
We will cancel and refund crane tour reservations only when I-80
is closed.
Self guided tours
If you prefer to be “on your own,” stop by the Crane Meadows Visitor Center and pick-up a Central Nebraska Wildlife Viewing Map.
At dawn and dusk, visitors can view Sandhill Crane flights from the public viewing platform on Alda Road. During the day, cranes forage in the farm fields on both sides of I-80. PLEASE resist the temptation to stop along the road and get out of your car. Cranes are afraid of humans on foot. They will fly away.
It is dangerous
to stop on rural roads. Farm fields are private property. Please
respect the rights of the people who live here - do not pull onto
farm roads and block driveways. Please use the two “designated parking” areas for crane-watchers on South Platte River Road.
Group Tours
and buses are WELCOME!!
Buses and
RVs
The lot in front of the
visitor center building is for cars only. Buses
will drop off visitors in front of the building and park across the
street to the west.
Pets
We We do not allow pets in the facilities. If you travel with your
pets,
please ask for the designated area to walk them. Seeing-eye dogs are
always welcome.
Spring Events:
Additional
programs are planned but not yet scheduled. Please revisit
the web site after February 15, 2007, for a complete list of
activities.
Visitor Center facilities include:
Walking trails through the prairie, a treetop observation
tower and two
“accessible” pedestrian bridges spanning the middle channel
of the Platte
River.
Allow adequate
time to visit the exhibit areas, indoor bird viewing
area and gift shop - stocked with distinctive made-in-Nebraska
products (food, beverages, clothing, jewelry, books and art).
Check your email:
We provide free high-speed internet access and wi-fi.
Camping:
There are no camping and RV facilities at Exit 305. Please
contact the Grand Island and Hastings Visitors Bureaus for information
on campgrounds.
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