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The Mormon Trail - Stop 3 - Platte River

This page tells about the third stop on the Mormon Trail - the Platte River

Platte River

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Important Shallow River

The Platte River played a crucial role in America's westward expansion. Significant portions of the Oregon and Mormon Trails followed the shallow river. The Platte River is one of the most important migratory stopovers for waterfowl, Sandhill Cranes, and the endangered Whooping Crane.

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