! Soooo NOT BORING: Learn about the state’s agricultural heritage — and future — through hands-on, interactive exhibits at Raising Nebraska in Grand Island. ROAD TRIP 2: HASTINGS TO KEARNEY CAMP AT... » With hiking trails, a swimming beach and over 100 campsites, Kearney’s Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is perfect for your family getaway. » Modern campers will love the swimming beaches and fishing at Mormon Island State Recreation Area near Grand Island. » With six lakes and excellent picnicking facilities, Windmill State Recreation Area draws campers for first-rate angling and family picnics. THE ARCHWAY, KEARNEY DRIVE INTO TOWN FOR... » Search for Sasquatch in Hastings at the Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum , devoted to the great quest of discovering Bigfoot. » Splash over to Hastings Aquacourt for a wave pool, water slides, a lazy river and more water attractions. » Experience natural and cultural history through educational films, cutting-edge astronomy shows and interactive displays and exhibits at the Hastings Museum . » Follow in the footsteps of pioneers at The Archway in Kearney. This historical exhibit allows you to explore the path settlers took on the Oregon Trail. » Head to Kearney’s Big Apple Fun Center for bowling, laser tag, mini golf, sand volleyball and tons of family fun. » With splashgrounds, playgrounds, boat rentals and fishing piers, Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney offers outdoor fun for all ages. WHO SAID THERE'S NOTHING TO DO HERE? KITES AND CASTLES Lake McConaughy Come join us for this annual sandcastle-building competition and kite-flying festival at Lake McConaughy. JULY JULY CRUISE NITE Kearney Get a close look at all sorts of classic cars at the annual Cruise Nite’s Show & Shine, auction, drag races and more. AUG KOOL-AID DAYS Hastings Celebrate the invention of Kool-Aid with live music, fireworks and a Kool-Aid drinking contest. KOOL-AID DAYS, HASTINGS 16 Find out more at VisitNebraska.com
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