Bison hold a special part of our hearts here in the Great Plains. They were once nearly extinct thanks to overhunting, but today there are healthy herds all across the country. You can visit one of those herds in Valentine, Nebraska, where a special tour will take you out to see the truly majestic creatures up close.
Golden Prairie Bison is a ranch where bison have roamed since the mid-1990s when owners Carl and Vicki Simmons decided to try their hand at something new.
Golden Prairie Bison/Google Reviews
Since introducing bison to their land, the couple has grown to love these massive animals.
Golden Prairie Bison/Google Reviews Bison grow not only on the land but with the land. They were once an essential part of the prairie ecosystem, and to see them return is a truly beautiful thing.
If you’re interested in learning more about bison and their history and future, Golden Prairie Bison has the perfect opportunity.
Golden Prairie Bison/Facebook The ranch offers tours that take visitors out into the prairie and right up to the bison herd.
The tour isn’t just about seeing bison up close, though.
Golden Prairie Bison/Facebook Your tour guides will tell you all about bison history, permaculture, conservation, geology, and more. If you’re interested in Nebraska’s natural history, you’re going to absolutely love this ride.
Tours last for 90 to 120 minutes, and attendees are driven around the prairie in the couple’s vehicle.
Mark Dahmke/Google Reviews You’ll get the chance to get closer to bison than you probably ever have before. They may even come up to say hello! People who have taken the tour say it’s the most educational and memorable ranch experience ever.
The owners of Golden Prairie Bison harvest bison meat twice a year and shares the fruits of those harvests with the public.
Golden Prairie Bison/Google Reviews The meat is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a limited supply. The ranch’s website has a link to enter your email so you can be among the first to know when the meat is available.
Check out Golden Prairie Bison’s website to learn more about this very special place, including prices for the bison tours. You can also visit Golden Prairie Bison on Facebook for photos and other important information.
Golden Prairie Bison/Google Reviews
Bison grow not only on the land but with the land. They were once an essential part of the prairie ecosystem, and to see them return is a truly beautiful thing.
Golden Prairie Bison/Facebook
The ranch offers tours that take visitors out into the prairie and right up to the bison herd.
Your tour guides will tell you all about bison history, permaculture, conservation, geology, and more. If you’re interested in Nebraska’s natural history, you’re going to absolutely love this ride.
Mark Dahmke/Google Reviews
You’ll get the chance to get closer to bison than you probably ever have before. They may even come up to say hello! People who have taken the tour say it’s the most educational and memorable ranch experience ever.
The meat is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a limited supply. The ranch’s website has a link to enter your email so you can be among the first to know when the meat is available.
While you’re near Valentine, take a little extra time to visit the town itself. Did you know that Valentine was named the most beautiful small town in Nebraska?
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Address: Golden Prairie Bison, 39953 NE-12, Valentine, NE 69201, USA
