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Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock
Just south of Bridgeport are two of the most famous landmarks of the westward migration. They are Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock. Near these two landmarks passed the Oregon-California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the Pony Express. The rocks were vanguards of unforgettable scenic wonders that travelers would encounter farther west.
Hundreds of overland emigrants mentioned Courthouse Rock in their diaries. Often called a "Castle", the name Courthouse was first used in 1837. Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock, rise some 400 feet above the North Platte Valley. They are erosional remnants composed of clay, sandstone, and volcanic ash.
The next stop on the Great Platte River Highway is Scottsbluff. It is 36 miles from Bridgeport to Scottsbluff. You will need to jog 18 miles. We will meet you there!
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff 36 miles
Before students participate in the jogging, their medical
status should be reviewed. Health problems should be
considered prior to participation in any physical
activity.
Fitness
Reminder!
Aerobic endurance exercise is done vigorously and continuously, using the large muscles in rhythmic activity, such as jogging and swimming. When you work on aerobic endurance, you exercise with your whole body working together to make your heart, lungs, and muscles work more efficiently. This type of activity increases aerobic endurance.
Fitness concepts review
Warm-up and cool-down
Taking your pulse
Heart rate
Aerobic endurance
Frequency of exercise
Intensity of exercise
Time (duration) of exercise
Overload Principle
Principle of Progression
Principle of Use and Disuse
Target Zone
Quality and Safety of aerobic exercise
Aerobic endurance and health
Type of Activity
Nebraska
Platte River History Jog
Fort
Atkinson
Fremont
Columbus
Central
City
Grand
Island
Kearney
Lexington
Cozad
Gothenburg
North
Platte
Ogallala
Oshkosh
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Morrill
Teacher
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