You’ll Never Forget A Visit To Golden Prairie Bison, A One-Of-A-Kind Bison Ranch In Nebraska
By Delana Lefevers|Published February 08, 2023
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
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.
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.
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If you’re interested in learning more about bison and their history and future, Golden Prairie Bison has the perfect opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
