Take an OLLI “In Our Backyard” trip to Kearney, Neb., and the Rowe Sanctuary to witness one of the largest migrations on the planet. Experience the Sandhill cranes March 23-24, 2020, from viewing blinds along the Platte River as hundreds of thousands of the beautiful dancing birds make their way north to Canada.
This "In Our Backyard" getaway includes:
- Roundtrip motor coach transport
- 1-night hotel Country Inn & Suites, Kearney, including taxes
- Buffet dinner at Valentino’s
- Breakfast at hotel
- Driver Gratuities
- Sunset and Sunrise Sandhill Crane viewings in Rowe Sanctuary blinds (30 persons per blind)
- Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) (Annual Sandhill Crane Exhibit)
- The Archway at Kearney
- Snacks and water during trip
- Escorted by AAA Nebraska
This trip requires extended periods of time standing or walking, sometimes over 30 minutes and also on uneven and unpaved ground, including walking in the dark by flashlight.
Dates: March 23-24, 2020
Cost: $344 per person double occupancy; $419 single occupancy
Departure Point: Gateway Mall parking lot, north of Dillard’s parking deck
Departure: March 23 at Noon. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to Noon. Return by approximately 4 p.m. March 24.
Registration deadline: Monday, Dec 9
Payment in full due at reservation. Additional $25 per person for non-OLLI members
Dress warmly with layers and prepare to see an amazing migration with your fellow OLLI members.
Download the brochure at:
https://olli.unl.edu/travel-opportunities
Register for this trip at:
http://www.cvent.com/events/olli-at-unl-sandhill-cranes-trip/event-summary-cfd737c4a8f24d159eca04fec625567d.aspx
Please contact the Auto Club Group, AAA Nebraska, with any questions at 1-800-887-4971, or Ronald Metz at rlmetz@aaane.com