Our two-day adventure, held April 21-22, shares the best south central Nebraska has to offer, from historical sites to local vineyards and breweries.
In March of 2025 our Pioneer Prairie Chartered Bus Tour had a fabulous first day but day two was interrupted by the March blizzard that shut down Nebraska. Some of those that participated requested a chance to see the sites we missed on the second day, so this tour is designed for them, as well as new participants.
The all-inclusive cost for two days is $706 per person for double occupancy, and $787 per person for single occupancy.
Day One Attractions
- Depart from Lincoln
- Visit the Plainsman Museum
- Lunch in Kearney at Alley Rose
- Tour the Museum of Nebraska History (MONA)
- Tour G.W. Frank House Museum
- Supper & Stay at Hotel Garber in Red Cloud
Day Two Attractions
- Breakfast at Hotel Garber
- Tour Cather Sites
- Lunch at Fat Fox’s Food Truck
- Tour Stark Round Barn
- Drive By: Republican Pawnee Village
- Tour Gage County Historical Museum
- Cocktails at Stone Hollow Brewery
- Dinner at Black Crow
- Return to Lincoln
Tour Led by Dr Sara Crook
Dr. Sara Crook retired as Professor Emeritus in 2022 from Peru State College after teaching there for 38 years. She has been an avid promoter of Nebraska, its people, and its history through extensive involvement in numerous organizations including Nebraska State Historical Society Board of Trustees, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, Nebraska Sesquicentennial Foundation, and the Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission.
Her love of Nebraska led her to co-create for Peru State College a college credit tour program called “Trails and Tales” that ran numerous tours from 1996-2016. She has won several teaching awards including the Nebraska State College’s “Excellence in Teaching Award.” Now in retirement, Dr. Crook is eager to continue to share her love of our state through tours sponsored by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation.
