Author: timtrudell

  The Sandhills of Nebraska provide a relaxing and enjoyable drive. We checked out the Sandhills north of Sutherland, where we were stating at an Air Bed and Breakfast. Our […]

Pat and Lori Clinch used an old grain bin from the 1930s as sort of an extra room. They used the wooden structure to sit and take in the panoramic […]

The world’s busiest business rail yard calls North Platte home. Union Pacific Railroad (UP) uses the bailey yard to switch train cars for their final destinations.  The Bailey Yard is […]

To get an excellent idea of the area’s history, you should stop by the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte. The museum grounds are home to a look at […]

North Platte is proud of its Buffalo Bill legacy. The Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is the crown jewel of all things Buffalo Bill in the region. William F. […]

Souvenirs and music highlighted our visit to the Fort Cody Trading Post in North Platte. A giant-sized Buffalo Bill sign welcomes visitors to the largest souvenir store in Nebraska. You […]

North Platte’s Cody Park offers something for everyone. Interested in camping? Check. Want to take kids to an amusement park? Check. Interested in seeing wildlife? Check. The park offers so […]

North Platte is home to one of the best military memorials in the United States. The 20th Century Veterans Memorial actually honors military members from before and after the 20th […]

Buffalo Bill Cody is credited with creating the “Wild West Show” concept. It combines rodeo and trick-riding skills in a circus atmosphere. In fact, some have credited Buffalo Bill with […]

North Platte, Nebraska, embraces its western heritage. But, it offers much more. The city of nearly 25,000 sits almost exactly midway between Omaha and Denver, the two major cities in […]