Rowe Sanctuary, located 20 minutes from Kearney, Nebraska, and just four miles off Interstate 80, lies at the heart of a critical staging area for hundreds of thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each Spring. Each year, visitors come from all over the globe to witness North America’s great migration.
Year-round, the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center welcomes visitors to explore its exhibits, gift shop, programs, and trails! The center is a gateway to the Platte River ecosystem and the surrounding grassland habitat.
Admission to the building and trails is free.
On-site crane tours and programs are available seasonally.
Visitor Center hours are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday*.
Trails are open dawn-dusk*.
Pets on a leash are allowed in the parking lot and in a designated pet exercise area. No pets are allowed on the trails.
No drones are allowed.
Outdoor picnic tables are available.
*Hours vary during crane season; check with the visitor center staff for updates.
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