| Kearney, Nebraska -- The Arch | ||
| Part 2 of the journey starts with the Kearney Arch. Spanning the width of Interstate 80 just east of the Kearney exit, the Arch was a lifelong project championed by a former Nebraska governor. It celebrates Nebraska's rich Pioneer History, including the Pony Express. |
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Approaching the Arch, westbound on I-80. | |
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The Arch -- closer up. | |
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The exterior of the Arch. | |
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Commemorating the Pony Express. | |
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The winged horse on top of the Arch. | |
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Stepping inside the Arch is like stepping back 150+ years in time. Take the escalator up into a fascinating walk through the history of the area. | |
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The trails that crossed Nebraska. | |
| Start with the early trappers . . . |  |
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| . . . to the covered wagons that crossed the prairie by the thousands. |  |
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| Recruiting for the Pony Express. |  |
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Traffic flows a little faster across Nebraska today. | |
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Tipis outside the Arch set the scene. | |
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The "modern" buffalo. | |
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The stampeding herd. | |
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