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ADVENTURES & ATTRACTIONS
6 Dusty Trails Outdoor Specialists: Horseback Riding and Tanking Dusty Trails LLC is Nebraska’s pre- mier 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. You can also just hang 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-
to everyone during the summer. If you’re looking for a great way to cool down with the kiddos just head on down.
modate all age groups and backgrounds. They have been providing services for almost 20 years and are continually grow- ing and looking for new adventures. Address: 2617 N. Buffalo Bill Avenue Phone: (308) 530-0048 DustyTrails.biz Season/Hours of Operation: Call to book your water/outdoor adventure Trail rides: By appointment, year-round Admission: Admission charged 7 Memorial Park Splash Pad The perfect place for small chil- dren to cool off on a hot summer day, the Betty Keenan Memorial splash pad is located in Memorial Park along East Fourth Street in North Platte. The park and splash pad are free and open
Address: 1200 E. 4th Street Season/Hours of Operation: Weather permitting, May-Aug: Daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Free.
8 North Platte Area Children’s Museum of Approval. It’s simple to see why. There’s a bunch of great activities that will fire any kid’s imagination. For the medically inclined, there’s a doc- tor’s office, complete with masks, gowns, gloves and a super-sized operation game. The North Platte Area Children’s Museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo
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