Camping in Nebraska means sharing space with some truly incredible wild neighbors. It’s important to know what critters you might encounter — and how to be a respectful guest in their home.
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Rockford Lake SRA
Rockford Lake SRA consists of approximately 300 land acres around a 150-acre lake. The area offers boating, fishing, swimming and camping.
Box Butte Reservoir for Outdoor Lovers
Story and photos by Justin Haag Long before the Niobrara River carries the multitudes of tubers and kayakers in north-central Nebraska, it entertains a variety of outdoor enthusiasts at a recreational hot spot in the Panhandle. This far west, where the river would be better described as a creek, stands […]
Cooking Outdoors when Campfires aren’t an Option
No campfire? No problem. Outdoor education specialist Christy Christensen shares her advice for equipment you can use when campfires are prohibited.
Shoreline to Spare – Sherman Reservoir SRA
At 2,845 acres and a little more than 4 miles long, Sherman Reservoir is far from Nebraska’s largest, but only one has more shoreline.
Volunteer Spotlight – Campground Host Eleanor Shimek
Eleanor Shimek of Gering has served as a campground host at Nebraska state recreation areas in the Panhandle and central Nebraska since the late 1990s and continues to make the most of her time doing it.