nebraska parks for kids
1. Agate Fossil Bed National Monument Become a Junior Ranger! Stop by the Visitor Center. Hike the Daemonelix Trail and and look over the Agate Springs Ranch and have a picnic. Examine the Buddy Bison’s tipis nearby!
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• The state used to be known as Monument Become a Junior Ranger! Explore the the “Tree Planter’s State” but Palmer-Epard Cabin and the Freeman the nickname was changed in School then hike the Woodland Loop www.parktrust.org 1945 to the “Cornhusker State”. Walking Trail. 4. Arbor Lodge • The Nebraska National Forest is 2. Fort Robinson Go to the monument and check out the the largest hand-planted forest Suare’s Whispering Bench where you can whisper to someone 50 feet away! Visit in the United States and spans State Park the Arboretum, tour the Arbor Lodge and Learn about history in the Adobe Officer’s 141,549 acres. check out the horse-drawn carriages in Quarters and the Fort Robinson Museum. the barn. Go fishing, biking or hike some of the • Hebron is home to the World’s many trails. Watch for bison and spend Largest Porch Swing. The 32 the night camping. 7. Indian Cave State Park feet long seat can hold nearly Go hiking and look for woodland birds, 25 people! 3. Lake McConaughy flying squirrels and wildflowers. Enjoy a picnic or have fun on the playground. Participate in living history exhibits. • The very first Arbor Day was State Park Explore the historical exhibits at the park. celebrated in Nebraska City. Go bird watching, fishing or swimming About 1 million trees were and build sand castles. Camp overnight. planted!
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