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Kearney - NebraskaLocated on I-80 just minutes from the Platte River. Cultural attractions, amazing restaurants, & welcoming hospitality, Cranes love Kearney & so will you! CRANEWatchGUIDEExperience the Great Migration! Every spring the mesmerizing Sandhill Crane Migration comes through central Nebraska. From mid February to mid April, over 80% of the world’s Sandhill Crane population (around a million cranes) gather along the Platte River. It is an enchanting experience, that can only be truly appreciated in person.Witness these majestic birds on their journey from southern wintering grounds to northern breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. The Platte River serves as a crucial resting point, where they refuel for their northward migra-tion. Other captivating wildlife, including Whooping Cranes, eagles, prairie chickens, ducks, geese, and shorebirds, also migrate through Central Nebraska during this period.KEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COMTa k e F l i g h tOering daily nonstop jet service from Kearney to Denver (DIA) Book today at united.com Flights operated by SkyWest.KEARNEY, NEBRASKAThe Sandhill Crane Capital of the World!EVENTS - ATTRACTIONS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELSVISITKEARNEY.ORG,+ HOTEL ROOMS+ EATERIES & BARS CULTURAL MUSEUMS+ MILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILViewing EtiqueeFOR YOUR SAFETY & SAFETY OF THE BIRDS● Do not stop on paved roadways. Use designated roadside pull-os. (see map)● When day viewing on gravel roads, use caution when pulling o and stay in your vehicle to view, using it as a ‘blind”.● Most land on the Platte River is private property. Please respect the landowners and do not trespass.● Do not approach the birds. It is illegal to harass cranes in any manner. Sandhill Cranes are hunted in much of the US. ● Be prepared for cold temperatures. Wear dark clothes and lots of layers. Warm hats, boots, and gloves are recommended.● Do not use ash photography. Sunrise & sunset are prime viewing times on the river. During the day, cranes y to surrounding elds to eat.

Kearney - NebraskaLocated on I-80 just minutes from the Platte River. Cultural attractions, amazing restaurants, & welcoming hospitality, Cranes love Kearney & so will you! CRANEWatchGUIDEExperience the Great Migration! Every spring the mesmerizing Sandhill Crane Migration comes through central Nebraska. From mid February to mid April, over 80% of the world’s Sandhill Crane population (around a million cranes) gather along the Platte River. It is an enchanting experience, that can only be truly appreciated in person.Witness these majestic birds on their journey from southern wintering grounds to northern breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. The Platte River serves as a crucial resting point, where they refuel for their northward migra-tion. Other captivating wildlife, including Whooping Cranes, eagles, prairie chickens, ducks, geese, and shorebirds, also migrate through Central Nebraska during this period.KEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COMTa k e F l i g h tOering daily nonstop jet service from Kearney to Denver (DIA) Book today at united.com Flights operated by SkyWest.KEARNEY, NEBRASKAThe Sandhill Crane Capital of the World!EVENTS - ATTRACTIONS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELSVISITKEARNEY.ORG,+ HOTEL ROOMS+ EATERIES & BARS CULTURAL MUSEUMS+ MILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILViewing EtiqueeFOR YOUR SAFETY & SAFETY OF THE BIRDS● Do not stop on paved roadways. Use designated roadside pull-os. (see map)● When day viewing on gravel roads, use caution when pulling o and stay in your vehicle to view, using it as a ‘blind”.● Most land on the Platte River is private property. Please respect the landowners and do not trespass.● Do not approach the birds. It is illegal to harass cranes in any manner. Sandhill Cranes are hunted in much of the US. ● Be prepared for cold temperatures. Wear dark clothes and lots of layers. Warm hats, boots, and gloves are recommended.● Do not use ash photography. Sunrise & sunset are prime viewing times on the river. During the day, cranes y to surrounding elds to eat.

Kearney - NebraskaLocated on I-80 just minutes from the Platte River. Cultural attractions, amazing restaurants, & welcoming hospitality, Cranes love Kearney & so will you! CRANEWatchGUIDEExperience the Great Migration! Every spring the mesmerizing Sandhill Crane Migration comes through central Nebraska. From mid February to mid April, over 80% of the world’s Sandhill Crane population (around a million cranes) gather along the Platte River. It is an enchanting experience, that can only be truly appreciated in person.Witness these majestic birds on their journey from southern wintering grounds to northern breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. The Platte River serves as a crucial resting point, where they refuel for their northward migra-tion. Other captivating wildlife, including Whooping Cranes, eagles, prairie chickens, ducks, geese, and shorebirds, also migrate through Central Nebraska during this period.KEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COMTa k e F l i g h tOering daily nonstop jet service from Kearney to Denver (DIA) Book today at united.com Flights operated by SkyWest.KEARNEY, NEBRASKAThe Sandhill Crane Capital of the World!EVENTS - ATTRACTIONS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELSVISITKEARNEY.ORG,+ HOTEL ROOMS+ EATERIES & BARS CULTURAL MUSEUMS+ MILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILViewing EtiqueeFOR YOUR SAFETY & SAFETY OF THE BIRDS● Do not stop on paved roadways. Use designated roadside pull-os. (see map)● When day viewing on gravel roads, use caution when pulling o and stay in your vehicle to view, using it as a ‘blind”.● Most land on the Platte River is private property. Please respect the landowners and do not trespass.● Do not approach the birds. It is illegal to harass cranes in any manner. Sandhill Cranes are hunted in much of the US. ● Be prepared for cold temperatures. Wear dark clothes and lots of layers. Warm hats, boots, and gloves are recommended.● Do not use ash photography. Sunrise & sunset are prime viewing times on the river. During the day, cranes y to surrounding elds to eat.

KearneyWelcomeCenterFort Kearny Hike/Bike Trail BridgeWindmill State Rec AreaKilgore RoadElm Island RoadLowell RoadV Road8080The Archway30GIBBONKEARNEYTO MINDENRowe SanctuaryEXIT279EXIT275EXIT272EXIT285Fort KearnyState Historical Park& Visitor Center123457Elm Island RdPlatte RiverPlatte River South ChannelPlatte River North ChannelHWY 50ANSW EFort KearnyState Rec Area4 Miles toFt. Kearny U Road2 Miles to Plautz29 Road30 Road81010446911th St2nd AveM Ave30th AveHWY 30/25th StN AveCoal Chute RdKeystone RdPlautz Viewing DeckPublic Viewing SitesGravel SurfaceWalking TrailsHike & Bike TrailKEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COM● Crane Watch Map With Google Maps Navigation ● Crane Viewing Updates● Self Guided Tours153486Crane CamWatch Rowe Sanctuary’s Crane Cam to see live views from the Platte River and get a glimpse of the magic of the migration. Watch at rowe.audubon.orgDon’t Forget To Pack729BINOCULARS CAMERAWARM CLOTHINGRIVER VIEWINGIAIN NICOLSON AUDUBON CENTER AT ROWE SANCTUARY44450 Elm Island Road (15 miles from Kearney)Guided Tours RESERVATIONS REQUIREDVisitor Center ● Gift shop ● Nature Trailsrowe.audubon.org 308-468-5282 FORT KEARNY STATE RECREATION AREA HIKE/BIKE BRIDGE2196 30 Road (5 miles from Kearney)1/4 mile East of Fort Kearny Historical Park. 300 yard walk from the parking area. STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED CPNRD PLAUTZ RIVER VIEWING DECK2 miles south of 1-80 Exit 285 (Gibbon)DAY VIEWINGAUDUBON’S ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2.5 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryCPNRD ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryWINDMILL STATE RECREATION AREA2625 Lowell Rd (Exit 285) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIREDRIVERBEND RECREATIONRoadside site. 2 Miles E of Rowe Sanctuary.Afternoon viewing available when gates are open VISITOR INFOKEARNEY WELCOME CENTER 220 11th Ave 308-237-3178Crane/Nature Displays ● Maps & BrochuresFORT KEARNY STATE HISTORICAL PARK & VISITOR CENTER1020 V Road (Hwy 50A) (5 miles from Kearney) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny 308-865-5305

KearneyWelcomeCenterFort Kearny Hike/Bike Trail BridgeWindmill State Rec AreaKilgore RoadElm Island RoadLowell RoadV Road8080The Archway30GIBBONKEARNEYTO MINDENRowe SanctuaryEXIT279EXIT275EXIT272EXIT285Fort KearnyState Historical Park& Visitor Center123457Elm Island RdPlatte RiverPlatte River South ChannelPlatte River North ChannelHWY 50ANSW EFort KearnyState Rec Area4 Miles toFt. Kearny U Road2 Miles to Plautz29 Road30 Road81010446911th St2nd AveM Ave30th AveHWY 30/25th StN AveCoal Chute RdKeystone RdPlautz Viewing DeckPublic Viewing SitesGravel SurfaceWalking TrailsHike & Bike TrailKEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COM● Crane Watch Map With Google Maps Navigation ● Crane Viewing Updates● Self Guided Tours153486Crane CamWatch Rowe Sanctuary’s Crane Cam to see live views from the Platte River and get a glimpse of the magic of the migration. Watch at rowe.audubon.orgDon’t Forget To Pack729BINOCULARS CAMERAWARM CLOTHINGRIVER VIEWINGIAIN NICOLSON AUDUBON CENTER AT ROWE SANCTUARY44450 Elm Island Road (15 miles from Kearney)Guided Tours RESERVATIONS REQUIREDVisitor Center ● Gift shop ● Nature Trailsrowe.audubon.org 308-468-5282 FORT KEARNY STATE RECREATION AREA HIKE/BIKE BRIDGE2196 30 Road (5 miles from Kearney)1/4 mile East of Fort Kearny Historical Park. 300 yard walk from the parking area. STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED CPNRD PLAUTZ RIVER VIEWING DECK2 miles south of 1-80 Exit 285 (Gibbon)DAY VIEWINGAUDUBON’S ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2.5 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryCPNRD ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryWINDMILL STATE RECREATION AREA2625 Lowell Rd (Exit 285) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIREDRIVERBEND RECREATIONRoadside site. 2 Miles E of Rowe Sanctuary.Afternoon viewing available when gates are open VISITOR INFOKEARNEY WELCOME CENTER 220 11th Ave 308-237-3178Crane/Nature Displays ● Maps & BrochuresFORT KEARNY STATE HISTORICAL PARK & VISITOR CENTER1020 V Road (Hwy 50A) (5 miles from Kearney) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny 308-865-5305

KearneyWelcomeCenterFort Kearny Hike/Bike Trail BridgeWindmill State Rec AreaKilgore RoadElm Island RoadLowell RoadV Road8080The Archway30GIBBONKEARNEYTO MINDENRowe SanctuaryEXIT279EXIT275EXIT272EXIT285Fort KearnyState Historical Park& Visitor Center123457Elm Island RdPlatte RiverPlatte River South ChannelPlatte River North ChannelHWY 50ANSW EFort KearnyState Rec Area4 Miles toFt. Kearny U Road2 Miles to Plautz29 Road30 Road81010446911th St2nd AveM Ave30th AveHWY 30/25th StN AveCoal Chute RdKeystone RdPlautz Viewing DeckPublic Viewing SitesGravel SurfaceWalking TrailsHike & Bike TrailKEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COM● Crane Watch Map With Google Maps Navigation ● Crane Viewing Updates● Self Guided Tours153486Crane CamWatch Rowe Sanctuary’s Crane Cam to see live views from the Platte River and get a glimpse of the magic of the migration. Watch at rowe.audubon.orgDon’t Forget To Pack729BINOCULARS CAMERAWARM CLOTHINGRIVER VIEWINGIAIN NICOLSON AUDUBON CENTER AT ROWE SANCTUARY44450 Elm Island Road (15 miles from Kearney)Guided Tours RESERVATIONS REQUIREDVisitor Center ● Gift shop ● Nature Trailsrowe.audubon.org 308-468-5282 FORT KEARNY STATE RECREATION AREA HIKE/BIKE BRIDGE2196 30 Road (5 miles from Kearney)1/4 mile East of Fort Kearny Historical Park. 300 yard walk from the parking area. STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED CPNRD PLAUTZ RIVER VIEWING DECK2 miles south of 1-80 Exit 285 (Gibbon)DAY VIEWINGAUDUBON’S ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2.5 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryCPNRD ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryWINDMILL STATE RECREATION AREA2625 Lowell Rd (Exit 285) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIREDRIVERBEND RECREATIONRoadside site. 2 Miles E of Rowe Sanctuary.Afternoon viewing available when gates are open VISITOR INFOKEARNEY WELCOME CENTER 220 11th Ave 308-237-3178Crane/Nature Displays ● Maps & BrochuresFORT KEARNY STATE HISTORICAL PARK & VISITOR CENTER1020 V Road (Hwy 50A) (5 miles from Kearney) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny 308-865-5305

KearneyWelcomeCenterFort Kearny Hike/Bike Trail BridgeWindmill State Rec AreaKilgore RoadElm Island RoadLowell RoadV Road8080The Archway30GIBBONKEARNEYTO MINDENRowe SanctuaryEXIT279EXIT275EXIT272EXIT285Fort KearnyState Historical Park& Visitor Center123457Elm Island RdPlatte RiverPlatte River South ChannelPlatte River North ChannelHWY 50ANSW EFort KearnyState Rec Area4 Miles toFt. Kearny U Road2 Miles to Plautz29 Road30 Road81010446911th St2nd AveM Ave30th AveHWY 30/25th StN AveCoal Chute RdKeystone RdPlautz Viewing DeckPublic Viewing SitesGravel SurfaceWalking TrailsHike & Bike TrailKEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COM● Crane Watch Map With Google Maps Navigation ● Crane Viewing Updates● Self Guided Tours153486Crane CamWatch Rowe Sanctuary’s Crane Cam to see live views from the Platte River and get a glimpse of the magic of the migration. Watch at rowe.audubon.orgDon’t Forget To Pack729BINOCULARS CAMERAWARM CLOTHINGRIVER VIEWINGIAIN NICOLSON AUDUBON CENTER AT ROWE SANCTUARY44450 Elm Island Road (15 miles from Kearney)Guided Tours RESERVATIONS REQUIREDVisitor Center ● Gift shop ● Nature Trailsrowe.audubon.org 308-468-5282 FORT KEARNY STATE RECREATION AREA HIKE/BIKE BRIDGE2196 30 Road (5 miles from Kearney)1/4 mile East of Fort Kearny Historical Park. 300 yard walk from the parking area. STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED CPNRD PLAUTZ RIVER VIEWING DECK2 miles south of 1-80 Exit 285 (Gibbon)DAY VIEWINGAUDUBON’S ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2.5 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryCPNRD ROADSIDE VIEWING SITERoadside site. 2 Miles W of Rowe SanctuaryWINDMILL STATE RECREATION AREA2625 Lowell Rd (Exit 285) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIREDRIVERBEND RECREATIONRoadside site. 2 Miles E of Rowe Sanctuary.Afternoon viewing available when gates are open VISITOR INFOKEARNEY WELCOME CENTER 220 11th Ave 308-237-3178Crane/Nature Displays ● Maps & BrochuresFORT KEARNY STATE HISTORICAL PARK & VISITOR CENTER1020 V Road (Hwy 50A) (5 miles from Kearney) STATE PARK PERMIT REQUIRED outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny 308-865-5305

Kearney - NebraskaLocated on I-80 just minutes from the Platte River. Cultural attractions, amazing restaurants, & welcoming hospitality, Cranes love Kearney & so will you! CRANEWatchGUIDEExperience the Great Migration! Every spring the mesmerizing Sandhill Crane Migration comes through central Nebraska. From mid February to mid April, over 80% of the world’s Sandhill Crane population (around a million cranes) gather along the Platte River. It is an enchanting experience, that can only be truly appreciated in person.Witness these majestic birds on their journey from southern wintering grounds to northern breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. The Platte River serves as a crucial resting point, where they refuel for their northward migra-tion. Other captivating wildlife, including Whooping Cranes, eagles, prairie chickens, ducks, geese, and shorebirds, also migrate through Central Nebraska during this period.KEARNEYCRANEWATCH.COMTa k e F l i g h tOering daily nonstop jet service from Kearney to Denver (DIA) Book today at united.com Flights operated by SkyWest.KEARNEY, NEBRASKAThe Sandhill Crane Capital of the World!EVENTS - ATTRACTIONS - RESTAURANTS - HOTELSVISITKEARNEY.ORG,+ HOTEL ROOMS+ EATERIES & BARS CULTURAL MUSEUMS+ MILES OF HIKE & BIKE TRAILViewing EtiqueeFOR YOUR SAFETY & SAFETY OF THE BIRDS● Do not stop on paved roadways. Use designated roadside pull-os. (see map)● When day viewing on gravel roads, use caution when pulling o and stay in your vehicle to view, using it as a ‘blind”.● Most land on the Platte River is private property. Please respect the landowners and do not trespass.● Do not approach the birds. It is illegal to harass cranes in any manner. Sandhill Cranes are hunted in much of the US. ● Be prepared for cold temperatures. Wear dark clothes and lots of layers. Warm hats, boots, and gloves are recommended.● Do not use ash photography. Sunrise & sunset are prime viewing times on the river. During the day, cranes y to surrounding elds to eat.