Fort Kearny
In 1848 the federal government established Fort Kearny along the Platte River. It was established to assist and protect the pioneers traveling the trails to the west. A number of trails from the east came together at Fort Kearny to form the "Great Platte River Road". This route became a part of the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails. Fort Kearny was the first important land mark west of the Missouri River. This fort served as a shopping and communications center for tens of thousands of overland travelers.
Next stop will be Lexington Nebraska. It is 35 miles from Kearney to Lexington. Your jogging distance will be 17 miles. We'll meet you there!
Kearney 
Lexington 35 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!
Time (duration) is how long you need to work your heart to make it stronger. You should exercise a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes a session without stopping, at least 3 times a week. Remember to start slowly and gradually increase your workout time up to 20 minutes.
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
Nebraska
Platte River History Jog
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Atkinson
Fremont
Columbus
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Grand
Island
Kearney
Lexington
Cozad
Gothenburg
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Ogallala
Oshkosh
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Morrill
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