Posts with tag 'Outdoors'

Last time, I shared with you my adventures at Sherman Reservoir, Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, and Merritt Reservoir. You may also remember that I discovered McKalvie National Forest and have vowed to return. 

So after the secret forest, we continued our journey another hour through the Sandhills, through Valentine for a quick lunch, and then to Smith Falls State Park. While there, we learned a lot of interesting things about the park. It boasts the tallest waterfall in Nebraska, at 63 feet high, is the newest state park at only about 30 years old, and is also the only state park in Nebraska leased from a private owner. It is a relatively small park compared to others in our state and has some camping available. It is accessible to everyone, with paved paths that ta...

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My role as a volunteer with the NICL takes me on all sorts of adventures across our state and the country. One such role I have is as venue surveyor, as we grow as an organization and need bigger venues for our events. This means traveling across our great state, visiting less traveled areas, and determining if they fit the bill for one of our events. This is the third season I've done this, and the first time I've done this while also sneaking on my realtor hat now and again. This past weekend, we hit up seven different Nebraska State Parks and Recreation areas over three days and drove over fourteen hours to hit them all. This was skimming the surface of each park, and I wanted to share some of what I saw. These were all areas I wasn't really familiar with, and I plan on returning to them all for a more in-depth exper...

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Some people thrive in bustling cityscapes and thus live in those energetic neighborhoods. Some prefer a quiet space to escape the hustle and bustle of the populated areas, which offers frequent escapes to nature. And some places provide both. This is easily why Omaha is a sought-after city where people flock to live. If you're one of those people who enjoy the convenience of having everything you need near you while enjoying some more spacious outdoor areas, read on to learn what the City of Omaha (and surrounding areas) has to offer!

Some select spaces are in populated areas yet are still minutes from these natural escapes. 

Let's break it down by facilities or types of outdoor spaces. 

Lakes

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