Big changes at the “Big Lake”– infrastructure upgrades to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake Ogallala.
Tag: State Parks
Platte River State Park Bike Trails
Along with 4.4 miles of new trails at Platte River State Park, mostly tailored to intermediate and advanced riders, are features that include stair-steps, drop-offs, a boardwalk, log rides, curved wall rides, numerous switchbacks, a launch pad, flat ramps, low-water crossings and table top ramps.
Platte River State Park
Platte River State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities and a welcome escape from nearby city life.
A 50-inch Minimum
With the 2020 adoption of a 50-inch minimum for the muskellunge, Merritt Reservoir has entered rarefied air as a trophy fishery.
Platte River Water Trail
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has long promoted a 70-mile water trail on the Platte between Fremont and Plattsmouth. Under the Commission’s Venture Parks initiative, there are now new access points Schramm Park and Louisville state recreation areas,
2019 Flood: $19 million in Damage
The cost to clean up and repair damage to Nebraska state parks, wildlife management areas, the Cowboy Trail and fisheries caused by historic flooding in 2019 adds up to nearly $19 million.