OUTDOORS EUGENE T. MAHONEY STATE PARK, ASHLAND 8 AH-MAZING STATE PARK EXPERIENCES Photos courtesy of Nebraska Tourism, NEBRASKAland Magazine, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 1. CHADRON STATE PARK Discover Nebraska’s oldest state park, founded in 1921 and located just outside Chadron. Its variable terrain offers hikers and bikers of all levels a spot to get outside and enjoy Nebraska’s wildlands. Black Hills Overlook Trail winds through canyons and meadows, with scenic views of the Pine Ridge and Black Hills. Spring wildflowers and fall foliage add pops of color. Visitors will love the park’s other amenities such as the modern campground, disc golf course, swimming pool, archery range, playgrounds and many fishing opportunities. 2. EUGENE T. MAHONEY STATE PARK Located between Lincoln and Omaha near Ashland, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers all kinds of year-round fun. With hiking and biking trails, pony rides, a treetop ropes course , an indoor climbing wall and The Family Aquatic Center , the park offers non-stop adventure for visitors. But the fun doesn’t stop there. You’ll also find an indoor play space, an arts and crafts center and courses for disc and miniature golf. During the winter months , you can go sledding, ice fishing and glide around the outdoor ice rink. 3. FORT ROBINSON STATE PARK Teeming with Old West history and Pine Ridge scenery , a visit to Crawford’s Fort Robinson State Park is an outdoor adventure you won’t forget. From jeep and horse-drawn carriage tours to stagecoach rides and equestrian trails , discover the area’s heritage by exploring the 22,000-plus-acre park. Enjoy the park’s swimming pool, hiking trails, 9-hole golf course and old-fashioned rodeo (every Thursday evening during the summer)–and if you’re looking for a little culture, visit the park’s playhouse theater and two museums. Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 31
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