Oregon Trail Days
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Western Nebraska's largest event continues the tradition of celebrating and honoring those stalwart individuals who settled the North Platte Valley. Annual events held in downtown Gering includes Western & Wildlife Art Show, Kiddie Parade, Oregon Trail Days Grand Parade (20,000 spectators), Chili Cookoff, Food and Craft Fair, Bed Races, and evening concerts at the Amphitheater.
Oregon Trail Days
Phone : 308-436-4457 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : OTD@AlloPhone.com
Web: www.oregontraildays.com
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
North Platte Valley Museum
When you think of the days of the old settlers, a picture of horse-drawn carriages, covered wagons, one-room schoolhouses, general stores, sod houses and a simpler way of life enters your mind. That's exactly what you will find at Western Nebraska'
Gering, NE MuseumsRobidoux Pass Trading Post
Following the Oregon Trail can be quite exciting, imagining the pioneers that must have traveled the path, what they were like, what they were thinking and what they went through to conquer such terrain as is found at Gering's Robidoux Pass, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Gering, NE Pioneer LifeMitchell Pass
Following the opening or rediscovery of the Platte River route to the west by the fur traders and mountain men of the 1820's and 1830'
Gering, NE Pioneer LifeScotts Bluff National Monument
Named for fur trapper Hiram Scott, this imposing natural formation was originally called ma-a-pa-te ("hill that is hard to go around") by Indians in the region. Scotts Bluff, rising 800 ft above the surrounding valley floor, and 4649
Gering, NE LandmarksMonument Shadows Golf Course
The City of Gering boasts a fantastic 18-hole course golf course with Bent Grass fairways and Bluegrass greens. The golf course also has a driving range, a clubhouse, and additional cart storage.
Gering, NE Golf Courses