• Visited Buffalo Bill’s famous Scout’s Rest Ranch, where we toured the mansion, barn, and grounds. We feasted on a cowboy cookout while listening to Buffalo Bill reenactor, Bruce Richman, share stories of the Wild West. We also witnessed a shootout with the Wild Bunch and strolled the country side in a hay ride.

• Experienced “NEBRASKAland Days” including The Buffalo Bill Rodeo at the Wild West Arena and participated & watched the annual Grand Parade.

• Hung out at the Petting Zoo while we got outfitted to go Horse Back Riding on the very same grounds Buffalo Bill once roamed.

• Shopped for souvenirs at the iconic Fort Cody Trading Post, viewed Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in Miniature, and explored the Old West Exhibit.

• Watched former BB Museum & Grave curator and author, Steve Friesen give a presentation on his newest book, "Galloping Gourmet: Eating & Drinking with Buffalo Bill."

• Leisurely floated down the relaxing North Platte River in stock tanks and kayaks.

• Discovered the town’s train history at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard and the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center. 

• Visited the Cody Park Railroad Museum and the life-size statue of Buffalo Bill at the Wild West Memorial (site of the world’s 1st spectator rodeo).

• Toured the Prairie Arts Center and Lincoln County Historical Museum.  We also shopped and discovered unique items at the Grain Bin Antique Town.  

• Enjoyed some fun & games at “Wild Bill’s Fun Center,” including bowling, laser tag, and arcade. We also had the opportunity to race each other at the Cody Go-Carts.

• Rejoiced in our first, very own church service led by our newly appointed Chaplain, Mark June at the Cody Park Pavilion. We also sang in worship led by our reunion chair and newly elected President, Kevin Cody.

• Wrapped up the reunion with a Cody Park picnic and a General Business Meeting where our advisory board member, Gerald Cody, officiated our election.

• 1st Place Prize wins choice of 14,000 Minecoins or $80!

• 2nd Place Prize wins choice of 8,720 Minecoins or $50!

• 3rd Place Prize wins choice of 3,500 Minecoins or $20!

Day at the Wild West Show Buffalo Bill’s Scout’s Rest Ranch Wildest Town in the West

“Yeti” & “Corgi” Boston Robinson 8 Children (on behalf of Kerrie Felder)

North Platte & Kearney, Nebraska North Platte, Nebraska Queens, New York

Check out all of the other wonderful entries that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who competed!

The Buffalo Bill Minecraft Portrait (far right) was an “exhibition entry” created by Kevin Cody (Minecraft Challenge Host) which was voluntarily withdrawn from the competition to give the kiddos a better chance at winning a prize.