6 Nebraskaland • April 2021
Cover: A multitude of state park and
recreation area-related photos show
the diversity and history of our great
park system in Nebraska.
Nebraskaland (VOL. 99 / NO. 3 ISSN 0028-1964) is published monthly, except for the combined Jan./Feb. and Aug./Sept. issues, by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd St.,
Lincoln, NE. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Nebraskaland, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370.
Volume 99 No. 3
April 2021
F E A T U R E S
28
PARK MEMORIES
Waiting to Be Made
Story and photos by Michael Forsberg
36
THE FACE OF BUFFALO BILL
A Volunteer Profile
By Renae Blum
38
A PARKS TIMELINE
Marking 100 Years
By Eric Fowler
46
CHADRON STATE PARK
Western Eden, Where It All Began
Story and photos by Justin Haag
54
PART OF THE FAMILY
A Volunteer Profile
By Renae Blum
56
RECIPES AT THE CAMPGROUND
By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley and Christy Christiansen
62
PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK
The Hidden Gem
By Jeff Kurrus
68
FORT KEARNY
"A Sort of One-Horse Affair"
By David L. Bristow, History Nebraska
70
WILDLIFE IN THE PARKS
By Jeff Kurrus
76
THE FACE OF A FORT
ATKINSON SOLDIER
By David L. Bristow, History Nebraska
78
INDIAN CAVE STATE PARK
Pick a Trail, Any Trail
Story and photos by Eric Fowler
88
HOW MANY COULD I CATCH?
By Jeff Kurrus
94
MAKING MAGIC
A Volunteer Profile
By Renae Blum
96
EUGENE T. MAHONEY
STATE PARK
You're Always Welcome
By Jeff Kurrus
104
PORTRAYING A SIMPLER TIME
A Volunteer Profile
By Renae Blum
106
BIRDING AT THE FORT
Story by Joel Jorgensen, Photos by Justin Haag
114
PONCA STATE PARK
A Park for All Seasons
By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
122
A SLICE OF 1860
A Volunteer Profile
By Renae Blum
124
FORT ROBINSON STATE PARK
Big Park, Big Experiences
By Justin Haag
132
A STATE OF RECREATION
By Julie Geiser
138
NIOBRARA STATE PARK
Our Northern Vista
By Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley
146
CAMPING PEOPLE
Story and photos by Mark Harris
152
SMITH FALLS STATE PARK
Nebraska's Iconic Waterfall
By Jeff Kurrus
158
BECOMING ARBOR LODGE
By David L. Bristow, History Nebraska
