10 TRAVEL GUIDE 2021 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 Scout’s 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 accommodate all age groups and backgrounds. They have been providing services for almost 20 years and are continually growing 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 at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Fri-Sun noon-6pm Admission: Admission charged **** Memorial Park Splash Pad The perfect place for small children to cool off on a hot summer day, the Betty Keenan Memorial splash pad is located right in Memorial Park at E. 4th Street in North Platte. The park and splash pad are free and open to everyone during the summer. If you’re looking for a great way to cool down with the kiddos, just head on down.
Potter’s Pasture Some of the best mountain bike trails in Nebraska can be found 3 miles south of I-80 exit 199 on Brady- Moorefield Road. Potter’s Pasture consists of close to 100 miles of trails through 1,200 acres of hills and canyons, thick groves of trees and native grasses that populate the hill country south of North Platte. There are a wide variety of trails from easy open ones that are suitable for riders of any ability, including children, to extremely technical trails best suited for advanced riders. Potter’s Pasture is privately owned but free and open to the public. A network of volunteers and riders create and maintain the trails, as well as host events and races throughout the year. There are also campgrounds on site and dogs are welcome. For more information about events and trails at Potter’s Pasture, go to https://www. whitetailcyclesport.com. Find out why Potter’s Pasture has received the coveted Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval and see first- hand reviews for the trails from users at https://www.singletracks.com/ bike-trails/potters-pastures.html. Go south on 56D at 2.7 miles turn right on Brady-Moorefield Rd. At 9.2 miles the pavement ends. At 9.7 miles on the left is the entrance to Old Camp. At 11.0 miles turn left on Jeffrey Rd. At 12.7 miles turn right into the campground. The sign will say Potter’s Pasture New Camp. Admission: Free **** Rec Center The North Platte Rec Center is a large recreational venue that offers many opportunities for fitness, recreation, weightlifting, cardio exercise, racquet To Get There: Take I-80 to Brady (exit 199).
Address: 1200 E. 4 th Street Season/Hours of Operation: Weather permitting, May-Aug: Daily 11am-8pm **** North Platte Area Children’s Museum The North Platte Area Children’s Museum gets Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo 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 doctor’s office, complete with masks, gowns, gloves, and a super-sized operation game. If they’re interested in the heritage of the heartland, there’s an interactive farming exhibit complete with a tractor to play in and a market for when they bring in the harvest. For the more adventurous child, they can sail the seas on our giant pirate ship, as they find their way to plunder and buried treasure. Be the engineer and take the trains through the tracks at our Union Pacific railroad exhibit. Combine all that with a dress-up area, a pizza parlor, a puppet theater and much more and it’s simple to see why kids have a great time at the North Platte Area Children’s Museum. Kids having a great time – it’s why the North Platte Area Children’s Museum gets Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of Approval. Address: 314 N. Jeffers Street Phone: (308) 532-3512 Northplattechildrensmuseum.com Season/Hours of Operation: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm Admission: Admission charged ****
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