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Admission: Admission charged 4 Dusty Trails Outdoor Specialists: Horseback Riding and Tanking Dusty Trails, LLC is Nebraska’s premier outfitter located in North Platte at the Nebraska Game & Parks Buffalo Bill’s Scouts Rest Ranch. Dusty Trails provides several fulfilling outdoor experiences, ranging from horseback riding through Buffalo Bill’s original ranch to tanking, kayaking, or canoeing down the iconic North Platte River, or just hanging out with the adorable animals in the petting zoo. Dusty Trails operates on the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. Dusty and his team strive to provide the opportunity for anyone to be able to enjoy and participate in the great outdoor life that Nebraska has to offer. They offer a vast variety to accom- modate all age groups and backgrounds. They have been providing services for
cream is available right next door during the summer, and you’ve got a recipe for a great afternoon. Cody Park has tons of options to ensure that people of all ages have a great time. Facilities include wildlife sanctuary, picnic tables, restrooms, bandstand, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, baseball and softball fields, outdoor swimming pool, ten- nis courts, campgrounds, snack shop, and barbecue pits. Whether you want to relax by the pool, enjoy some of the best ice cream, ride the kiddie carnival rides, or challenge your fam- ily to a game of horseshoes or disc golf, Cody Park is the place for you. This North Platte gem is nestled along the North Platte River which is a fun place to cool off in the shallow stream during the hot summer days. The drive by zoo is home to animals of all sorts, including deer and elk, burros and llamas, geese, and peacocks. You can pur- chase animal food from nearby vending
machines. Many shaded picnic areas are found throughout the park, with play- grounds and recreational activities nearby. Fun for the whole family, that’s why Cody Park in North Platte gets Buffalo Bill’s covet- ed Buffalo of Approval. Address: 1400 N. Jeffers Street Season/Hours of Operation: Cody Park: Daily Sunrise-Sunset Kiddie Rides and Concessions: April-September: Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm Admission: Admission charged for rides and concession. Many activities are free 3 Cody Park Pool The Cody Park swimming pool features depths from three feet to twelve feet. There are three diving boards and a kiddie pool. Inner tubes are available for rent. Address: 1400 N. Jeffers Street Season/Hours of operation: Varies
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