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A visit to the Heartland of America--North Platte, Nebraska

KCBX | By Tom Wilmer

Published February 25, 2017 at 3:36 AM PST

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Lincoln County Historical Museum windmill

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Classic Eclipse windmill at Buffalo Billl Ranch

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Buffalo Bill's "Scouts Rest" barn North Platte, Nebraska

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Buffalo Bill's barn rafters carved in shape of gunstocks

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End of the road for old wagon at Buffalo Bill Ranch in North Platte Nebraska

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Cody Trading Post in North Platte, Nebraska

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Lisa Burke, Executive Director North Platte/lincoln County Visitors Bureau

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tranquil countryside around North Platte Nebraska

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North Platte residents served WWII troops who stopped at the railroad depot en route to or from the battlefields

Lincoln County Historical Museum

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North Platte residents served WWII troops who stopped at the railroad depot en route to or from the battlefields

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The era of steam powered trains is revered in North Platte, Nebraska

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If walls could talk--decaying homestead on outskirts of North Platte, Nebraska

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ranchland around North Platte, Nebraska

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Buffalo Bill's home in North Platte, Nebraska

The Wild West lives on in North Platte, Nebraska. History comes alive at the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park. David Fudge, NEBRSAKAlandDays’ Executive Director shares a taste of the annual event that includes the legendary Buffalo Bill Rodeo, proclaimed as America’s oldest rodeo. Fort Cody Trading Post is one of America’s last fee standing, family-owned roadside attractions. Fort Cody owner, Chuck Henline, reminisces about the family owned business where a one-headed calf, tomahawks and kitschy gifts are super popular items with the kids.