Located in Hall County, 2 miles south of I-80 Alda Exit 305 and 1 mile east on Whooping Crane Drive. The "Crane Trust" was formed in 1978 as part of a court litigation settlement involving Greyrocks Dam in Wyoming. This research facility and nature preserve is only open by permission. The Trust owns and manages about 10,000 acres of habitat in the Platte River Valley. This facility is generally not open to the public except for special events. For information on the Whooping Crane Trust call 308/384-4633.

Platte River Whooping Crane Trust-aerial view  Phote by Paul Johnsgard