Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center

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Situated right in the middle of Nebraska, along the Platte River and I80 sits the Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center. The existence of the center is to maintain and protect the physical, hydrological, and biological integrity of the Big …

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Duncan

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Duncan is a village in Platte County, Nebraska located 8 miles west of Columbus on US Highway 30. The population is approximately 350. Duncan is home to the Tasty Toppings Manufacturing Plant which produces Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressings. Duncan lies between …

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North Mopac Trail

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This is a short trail for bikers or visitors to the Louisville – Springfield area in Nebraska. The south Trailhead has a parking lot on the west side of the State Highway 50 bridge, and north side of the Platte …

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Louisville

Welcome to Louisville, Nebraska. Louisville is a town in Cass County, located approximately 12 miles south and west of Omaha on State Highways 50 & 66. The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census. The Louisville State Recreation Area is located …

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Hiking at Platte River State Park

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Hiking March 28th at Platte River State Park. Four of us did a 2 hr, 4 mile hike from the East end over to the Falls, and then over to the Swimming Pool Area. A slow pace at times due …

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