BOWRING RANCH STATE HISTORICAL PARK, MERRIMAN #TRAVELGOALS: AGRITOURISM BOWRING RANCH STATE HISTORICAL PARK Get a glimpse into Nebraska ranch life at the 7,202-acre Bowring Ranch State Historical Park near Merriman. The site’s ranch house, outbuildings, sod house, cattle operation and Eve Bowring Visitor Center offer displays and exhibits that give visitors a sense of ranching, homesteading, geology, wildlife and other topics related to the Sandhills. You’ll also learn about early settlers of the Sandhills , as well as the lives and political careers of the former ranch owners, Arthur and Eve Bowring. ARBOR LODGE STATE HISTORICAL PARK Originally the home of J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day in 1872, the 72-acre Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is open for self-guided tours and events. This Nebraska City estate began as a four-room frame house and grew into a 52-room mansion through several renovations. View authentic furnishings and historical artifacts that once belonged to the Morton family. Along with the mansion, you can explore the park’s arboretum , Italian-terraced garden, log cabin, carriage house and walking trails . BUFFALO BILL RANCH STATE HISTORICAL PARK Come explore the home of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody , buffalo hunter, Army scout and creator of the Wild West Show, at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park in North Platte. Take a tour of the restored house and barn to see Buffalo Bill memorabilia and artifacts on display, or stay the weekend on an adventure-filled camping trip at the adjoining Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area . Here, enjoy fishing, guided trail rides and kayak and canoe rentals. 26 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com
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