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zipline swing.
Other activities at the park include picnicking, fishing,
recreational sports activities or climbing the observation
tower. The Roger G. Sykes Heritage Education Complex offers
both novice and experienced shooters the opportunity to
practice archery and firearm shooting as well.
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
The south side of Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
offers 10 lakeshore cabins with beautiful views of the lake,
as well as shoreline fishing. Each cabin features a kitchen,
living room, bathroom with shower and two bedrooms.
These fully-furnished cabins have a covered front porch, fire
ring — and beautiful sunsets. The rock fishing jetties are
close to the cabins, providing anglers the opportunity to fish
from shore. The park also offers electric and basic camping
in several campgrounds along the lake. For boat owners, fall
fishing is a perfect time to enjoy the state's second largest
lake. During your stay, hike the trails, watch for wildlife and
visit Gavins Point Dam.
Ponca State Park
Ponca State Park in northeastern Nebraska is a fall
getaway must — a peaceful locale to enjoy great lodging
accommodations, forested hills, scenic vistas, wildlife and
Missouri River access. The park is among wooded bluffs
along the river and offers breathtaking views and fall foliage.
Ponca has a variety of camping options, from tents and
cabins to RV camping, as well as 10 Tentrr sites, a ready-to-
go camping option you'll want to try. The cabins are fully
equipped and have all the furnishings of home, and the park's
1.5-acre pond is stocked with trout each fall. Hike the 22 miles
of wooded trails throughout the park, fish the pond for your
trout dinner, or practice archery with 3D targets at the Eric
Wiebe Memorial Shooting Complex. On Saturday mornings,
stop by the shooting complex to learn a new outdoor skill or
take part in educational activities in the afternoon.
Places of interest nearby include shopping, restaurants
and wineries. Golfers, bring your clubs and enjoy the nine-
hole Highland Oaks golf course adjacent to the park.
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area is full of opportunities
for fall fun, whether fishing, hunting or both. The shoreline
cabins and campground give you a great base camp for both
activities. The four cabins are fully furnished and have two
bedrooms each, set along the shoreline of the 1,768-acre
lake. The campground at Medicine Creek offers both electric
campsites and basic tent camping. Take this opportunity to
escape the crowds and recharge in a peaceful setting.
