Baldwin Field
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Baldwin Field is a small airport located in the city of Kearney, Nebraska.
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Summary
While the airport itself may not be a major tourist attraction, the surrounding area offers several reasons to visit.
One of the top points of interest in the area is the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, which spans the I-80 highway and tells the story of the pioneers who traveled the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. Other notable attractions nearby include the Classic Car Collection, which features a variety of vintage automobiles on display, and the Trails and Rails Museum, which offers a glimpse into the history of transportation in the region.
In addition to these attractions, visitors to the area can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and hunting. The Platte River, which runs through Kearney, is a popular spot for fishing, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area where visitors can hike and explore.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Kearney was once a major stop on the Union Pacific Railroad, and was even the site of a major train derailment in 1912. The city is also home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, which was founded in 1905 and has a student population of around 6,500.
The best time of year to visit Baldwin Field and the surrounding area depends on what activities visitors are interested in. Winter can be cold and snowy, but is a great time for skiing and other winter sports. Spring and fall are pleasant and mild, and offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. Summer can be hot and humid, but is a great time for swimming and other water activities.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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