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    Prairie Chicken Lek Viewing Tour

    See Nebraska's largest prairie chicken lek from a comfortable bus blind at sunrise.

    4.9 stars• 220 reviews
    From$73/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5 Hours

    Includes

    Round-trip transport, Drinks

    Highlights

    Experience the dawn chorus at Nebraska's largest known prairie chicken lek. Ride in a comfortable bus that serves as a viewing blind while you watch males perform courtship dances and hear their distinctive calls.

    • Arrive before sunrise for peak activity
    • Travel round trip from North Platte Visitor Center
    • Stay about three hours at the lek
    • Ride in a bus serving as an excellent viewing blind
    • Enjoy water, coffee, and granola bars on the drive
    • Use the on-site port-a-potty at the viewing area

    What's Included

    • Round-trip transportation
    • Water, coffee, and granola bars

    Things to know

    Please remain on the bus during viewing and keep movements slow and voices hushed. Dress warmly for chilly spring weather. Wildlife activity and tour length may vary.

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be moved to another available tour date.

    Meeting details

    North Platte Visitor Center, 101 Halligan Dr.

    Experience provided by Dusty Trails
    Experience provided by Dusty Trails

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    $73.78

    All Ages

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    Add Private Photography Blind

    $34.05

    Must book a ticket first. Blinds can seat 2 people. If not selectable then all blinds are already booked.

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    220 reviews•Google Maps
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    Dusty and Stephanie, along with guides like Jordan, have built something genuinely special in the Nebraska Sandhills. Their wildlife tours, covering Sandhill Cranes and Greater Prairie Chickens, consistently earn glowing praise for the depth of knowledge the guides bring, not just about the birds themselves but about local agriculture, history, and the surrounding landscape. Reviewers frequently note how prepared and enthusiastic the team is, with thoughtful touches like hot coffee, snacks, and local treat bags rounding out the experience. The trail rides and petting zoo are popular with families and casual visitors, drawing praise for well-tempered horses and friendly wranglers. For those interested in photography, the prairie chicken photo blind setup is a highlight, though one reviewer noted a communication hiccup around a same-day cancellation of the blind that left them frustrated. It's worth confirming those details ahead of your visit if photography is your primary goal. Overall, this is a well-run, passion-driven operation where the guides clearly love what they do and it shows. If you find yourself in the North Platte area during crane or prairie chicken season, this is the kind of experience that travelers say they almost skipped but are deeply glad they didn't.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We've done the trail ride twice now and it's SO fun and for a great price!! Jordan is so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! We loved the added visit to the petting zoo also!

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    Chrissy Towery

    April 11, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We've done the trail ride twice now and it's SO fun and for a great price!! Jordan is so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! We loved the added visit to the petting zoo also!

    Photo of Chrissy Towery

    Chrissy Towery

    April 11, 2026

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