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Indian Cave State Park 1982. High school friends enjoying a
weekend camp out and the fall colors at Indian Cave State Park in
October 1982. From left, Mike Fisher, Tom Pritchard, John Smith and
Jim Giesler.
– Joseph McCaslin, Omaha
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Ponca State Park 1972. Camping and hiking in Ponca State Park are some of the Powley and Miller
families' favorite memories. Never did we make a trip without visiting the Old Oak. To this day, we don't
leave the park without checking on the beloved tree.
– Nancy Nelson, West Point
