Dancing Crane Writing Center in Crane Country

04/23/2024

Deadline: April 28, 2024

04/18/2024

Outdoor activities abound in Kearney, NE, from numerous parks and miles of trails to lakes, pools and athletic fields.

03/29/2024

This incredible natural spectacle is a must-see. Witness more than 80% of the world's sandhill crane population stopping over in Nebraska every year.

03/10/2024

03/06/2024

The yurt has openings April 7-11. Book now before they’re gone.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

03/01/2024

Cranes are wary birds that flush when approached. Approaching birds that are roosting on the river should never be done. This will stress the birds and even cause collisions with unseen obstacles, such as power lines. The best way to observe birds on the roost is from established viewing sites that are found throughout the area.

Read more about crane viewing etiquette in the link below.
https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-crane-viewing-etiquette/

Sandhill Crane. Photo: Kimerble Stark.

03/01/2024

Leap Day Crane Count!
On Thursday, our team led by Wildlife Biologist Bethany Ostrom, observed an estimated 272,000 (+/- 43,000) Sandhill Cranes. For the third consecutive time, this is the highest weekly count on record! The previous highest February counts were in 2016, another warmer-than-average year.
You might ask... WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PEAK NUMBERS?
Honestly, we don't know! 😊 https://cranetrust.org/news-events/
Click the link to read Bethany's blog post for insights into past patterns that might help us guess when peak numbers could occur this year.

02/29/2024

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I have openings in April. Capture the experience of a lifetime in this perfect location.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

02/16/2024

SO many cranes!
On February 14, our scientists estimated 38,000 (±6,800) Sandhill Cranes. This is the highest count on record for the first week of our aerial surveys!
Each year, the Crane Trust Science Team conducts weekly observation flights over an 80-mile stretch between Chapman and Overton, Nebraska. Check out Bethany's blog post for details, including theories about the large numbers of cranes.
https://cranetrust.org/news-events/

02/12/2024

The Guided Crane Photography Experience provides photographers with the opportunity to capture world-class shots of cranes on the Platte River in a small group setting.

02/12/2024

I have a had some cancellations, so i actually have some dates open during crane season in March. Get them while you can. They won’t last long.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

02/02/2024

12/28/2023

Reservations open one week from today! Our online reservation system, which can be accessed on Rowe Sanctuary’s website, will open on Wednesday, January 3, at 9:00 am CST.

Click here for tour options, logistics, planning tips, and more! https://rowe.audubon.org/crane-season

11/05/2023

A poem by Sharon Olds. Read it in full: http://nyer.cm/yOoL96l

09/16/2023

Oteil Burbridge uses the ballads of Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter to process his grief on his emotional new album, 'Lovely View Of Heaven'.

09/16/2023

Diane Rieber
Burkholder Project

09/02/2023

Last summer’s yurt guest sent the book he was writing last summer. So cool!

06/01/2023

River trips made easy. We do all the work, you have all the fun!

05/31/2023

What to do this weekend? Spend the weekend relaxing at the yurt. You can take our 2 kayaks to Kearney’s whitewater park and spend the afternoon kayaking. It sounds fun because it is!

05/31/2023

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River trips made easy. We do all the work, you have all the fun!

04/05/2023

We are thrilled that the National Federation of State Poetry Societies annual convention and national slam competition is so close to us this year! All events are open to the public and we encourage you to attend. ​We plan to take full advantage of this opportunity and are holding tryouts in April...

03/10/2023

Last week's warm weather brought many more cranes to the area!
Week 4 Sandhill Crane count in the Central Platte River Valley: 225,000 ± 72,000.
Learn more in the latest blog from Wildlife Biologist Bethany Ostrom on our homepage: https://bit.ly/2023cranecount4

03/09/2023

Explore over 3 miles of trails!

03/06/2023

https://www.airbnb.com/h/dancingcraneyurt

Opening available March 11-14. Prime crane season.

Yurt in Gibbon, United States. We are just 20 minutes from Kearney, located one mile east of the Audubon Rowe Crane Sanctuary where the Sandhill Cranes stay during their annual S...

03/03/2023

03/03/2023

Each Monday, an 83-mile stretch of river is closely observed by our scientists. The results are carefully analyzed to prepare an accurate count to share with you! Week 3 Sandhill Crane count in the Central Platte River Valley: 69,100 ± 12,000. This number is similar to recent years.
Learn more in the latest blog from Wildlife Biologist Bethany Ostrom: https://bit.ly/2023cranecount3

02/20/2023

More than 80% of the world’s population of sandhill cranes meets in NE.

02/16/2023

02/16/2023

A literary press at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska

01/04/2023

Reservations for 2023 Crane Season are now LIVE!

Reserve your spot here https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/roweaudubon/items/

Photo: Brandon Davenport