Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Crane Trust Introduces Excursion Program

WOOD RIVER NEB.: In addition to one-of-a-kind experiences during the great migration of the Sandhill Cranes, the Crane Trust has introduced a new VIP Excursion Program which provides guests with unique ways to experience the prairie.

While the great migration of the Sandhill Cranes makes the Crane Trust an incredible destination during the month of March, there is so much more to experience. In addition to being home to the largest Sandhill Crane roost in the world and a safe haven for Whooping Cranes, the Crane Trust is home to a herd of over 60 genetically pure bison, over 200 other species of birds, miles of natural trails, as well as historical wet meadows and tall-grass prairies. This complex and rare ecosystem makes the Crane Trust an awe-inspiring destination any time of the year.

Guests of the new VIP Excursion Program are invited to explore thousands of acres of rare and critical habitat through an all-inclusive experience. Each excursion is designed to provide guests with an experience as unique as the land they are exploring.

Included in the VIP Excursion Program is overnight lodging, meals, and two guided excursions of the guest's choice. With eleven excursions ranging from fat biking and kayaking, to guided photography and bird watching, there is an experience at the Crane Trust for everyone. Explore all the options on the new excursion site: www.cranetrustexcursions.org.

"We've designed this experience to allow the public to touch and truly experience one of the last historic tall-grass prairies in Nebraska," said Chuck Cooper, President/CEO of the Crane Trust. Ben Dumas, Excursion Manager, says these excursions are "a chance for guests to immerse themselves in an important and beautiful area along the Platte River."

The Crane Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and maintenance of critical habitat for whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, and other migratory birds along the Big Bend Region of the Platte River Valley through sound science, habitat management, community outreach, and education.