FAMILY FUN Escape to Nebraska and let the family enjoy the adventure, history and wild side of the wide-open spaces. Outdoor explorers, animal lovers, history buffs and little adventurers will find their thrills at Nebraska’s attractions, parks and events geared toward family fun. Outdoor Explorers On land or water, it’s hard to beat Nebraska’s scenic landscape for family bonding time in the great outdoors. Within the state’s borders are 23,000 miles of rivers and 800,000 acres of public land to explore. On the southeast border, Indian Cave State Park offers families a chance to try just about every outdoor activitity, including looking for bald eagles on the Missouri River and finding prehistoric Native American petroglyphs. Families that love the water will want to rent a boat, jet ski or kayak from Husker Marine Boat Rentals for good times on Calamus Reservoir in Calamus State Recreation Area . Or head to Little Outlaw Canoe in Valentine to rent some tubes and float down the slow-flowing Niobrara National Scenic River . Just down the road at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge , birders, hikers and fishers will enjoy the peace and beauty of the refuge. Waterfall hikes are a popular family activity across the state, with wonderful hikes leading to cascading falls in Smith Falls State Park , Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge and Snake River Falls . MUST-DO EVENT FOR OUTDOOR EXPLORERS: Each spring more than 600,000 sandhill cranes stop in Nebraska on their 5,000-mile migration journey. 24 Visit Nebraska
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