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Victoria Springs State Recreation Area
Described as an oasis in the Sandhills, this 60-acre park
is a great place to get away from it all — and would make a
great writer's retreat. It is filled with history: Two original log
cabins built by a homesteader are still standing, and the area
is named after the mineral springs that once supplied bottled
water across the country.
In addition to these historic buildings and the scenic
setting, Victoria Springs also offers fishing, boating,
picnicking and paddleboating. Two cabins are available, as
well as RV and tent camping.
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For more information about these parks, or to make a
reservation, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov.
TOP LEFT: Katrina Fairgood, daughter Noriah, and
friend Alijah Wilson hike the walking trail at Eugene T.
Mahoney State Park in Cass County.
JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
BOTTOM LEFT: Caroline Ottino of Pueblo, Colorado,
rides horseback at Lovers Leap Butte on the eastern
edge of Fort Robinson State Park in Dawes County.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DORIA PEREZ
TOP RIGHT: Girls play near water at Victoria Springs
campground.
JULIE GEISER, NEBRASKALAND
BOTTOM RIGHT: An Airstream camper at Chadron
State Park's campground in the fall.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
