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Migratory Waterfall
  During a six week stretch from sometime in February to mid-April or so, about 80% of the sand cranes on this planet, plus several hundreds other species of migratory fowl, pause in their migration to rest in the area from Kearney to Grand Island. You may have noticed those ponds along the Interstate; most of them are in special Wildlife Management Areas to assure these thousands of birds have a safe place for their mid-journey rest.
  If you would like to learn more, the Crane Meadows Nature Center at exit 305 is a 250 acre wetland habitat with a visitors center featuring excellent sand crane and other wildlife exhibits plus a video. For more information, phone 1-308-382-1820.

Mormon Island
  Grand Island acquired its name because of the long, narrow island in the Platte River here. It was a convenient landmark for the early explorers, captivated the imagination of some Iowa investors and a welcome respite for the Mormons on their way to Utah. The Mormon Island State Recreation Area is situated on the island right at exit 312.

Children's Museum of Central Nebraska - In Hastings, about 20 miles south of exit 312 in Grand Island, is a highly respected children's museum featuring interactive exhibits. There are several hotels offering discounts in Hastings in addition to the many hotels offering discounts in Grand Island.

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Stuhr Museum
  As you drive toward the city of Grand Island on US-34/281, you will see the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer on your right just before US-34 turns of to the right. If you also make that right turn, and turn right again at Tech Drive, you will enter a fascinating exhibit of Native American and early pioneer artifacts and exhibits.
  A very informative multi-medial presentation help increase the understand of these exhibits which include a full-sized Pawnee Indian earthlodge. During the summer months, costumed guides and presenters help demonstrate life in an 1890s railroad town (and you now have passed a few) and demonstrate such old-time skills as blacksmithing, tin smithing and dressmaking. It is interesting to see how self-sufficient these pioneers were.

Scotia

Happy Jack Peak and Chalk Mine - View the only public accessible chalk room and pillar mine in North America plus over a mile of honeycombed caverns. For information, 1-308-245-3276.
   From I-80 exit 312, head north on US-281 to NE-22. Then head west of 22 to Scotia (about 60 miles).

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