Overnight Trek = Ambitious

We’ve seen the lark bunting in summer and the prairie chicken in winter, so join us to see the sandhill crane in early spring. The cranes will be making their annual northward trek, spending time in Nebraska in March. The 500,000-strong flock arrives to refuel on grain and begin its courtship rituals. Along with birding, enjoy local food and history. It’s a unique event not to be missed—even if you’re prone to shivering on a cold morning! Warm up with us on this action-packed tour.

Includes three nights’ lodging, bus transportation, guides, all entrance fees and seven meals, including a Welcome Dinner.

Itinerary:

Wednesday, March 18
Depart from History Colorado Center, Denver
To Paxton, NE, for group lunch
Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, NE for evening fly-in viewing of sandhill cranes
Overnight in Kearney, NE
D

Thursday, March 19
Morning fly-out viewing of sandhill cranes at Rowe Sanctuary
Group lunch in Kearney
Afternoon bird viewing at local wildlife refuges with birder Norm Lewis
Overnight in Kearney
B, L

Friday, March 20
Birding sites en route to North Platte, NE
Overnight in North Platte
B, D

Saturday, March 21
Stops at northeastern Colorado sites
Disembark at History Colorado Center
B, L

B = Breakfast included
L = Lunch included
D = Dinner included