The first Pick Bridge across the Upper North Platte River near the Pick Ranch headquarters. "A, B, C, & D are "cribs" 24 ft. long by 8 ft. wide, built of logs notched together at the corners, nailed with ten inch spikes and filled with rock, about 40 tons in each crib."
Perils and joys of crossing the wide, wild, roaring Upper North Platte River by Native Americans, explorers, emigrants, settlers, ranchers or families in the late 1800's will be related to those attending the Saratoga Museum "Crossings of Platte at Pick" Trek Saturday at historic Pick Ranch north of Saratoga.
Trekkers are to meet by 8:30 a.m. at the Saratoga Museum for the day-long excursion. High profile vehicles are recommended and those attending are asked to car-pool. Persons should take plenty of water, a lunch and walking stick. Appropriate clothing and hiking boots are recommended.
Interested persons are asked to sign up by Thursday by calling the Saratoga Museum at 326-5511. Cost is $20 for Saratoga Historical & Cultural Association members and $25 for non-members. Those attending will receive an eight-page booklet, compiled by Dick Perue, portraying the history of the river crossings, Pick Springs and Pick Ranch.
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