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Margot DesRocher, Reservation Program Coordinator with Game and Parks, said the centennial year came at a time when Nebraskans needed it most because of the coronavirus pandemic. DesRocher said the competition was in tune with the organization's mission — to get Nebraskans outside and appreciating the beautiful and diverse areas of their state. The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area near Chadron offers 6, acres of land filled with wildlife and opportunities for outdoor activity.

Blanketed with mystery and volcanic ash, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal depicts the life and death of creatures nearly 12 million years ago. Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Lexington is a favorite fishing spot for its abundance of walleye. Go for a swim, cast a line, or simply float your boat in the refreshing waters of Calamus Reservoir near Burwell in the Sandhills.

Travel west of Springview in extreme north-central Nebraska and you'll find the Cub Creek Recreation Area, a haven for hunters, fishermen and boaters. The peculiar lunarlike landscape of Toadstool Geologic Park near Crawford is the perfect backdrop for hikers and bikers. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place to begin a canoeing expedition down the scenic Niobrara River.

Towering trees shade the camping and recreational spaces at the Louisville Lakes State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska. Visitors to Ponca State Park are greeted by the Towers of Time, an impressive artistic interpretation of the history of nature and people in the area.

Once used as a landmark for Native Americans, fur trappers and pioneers, Scotts Bluff National Monument near Gering rises high above the horizon. Indian Cave State Park, located north of Shubert, is known for its numerous hiking and biking trails with spectacular views of the Missouri River. From early spring to late fall, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a top destination for canoeing, tubing and kayaking. The rugged and scenic Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area draws hikers, campers and shutterbugs to the Gering area year after year.

Jenna Thompson is a news intern who has previous writing and editing experience with her college paper and several literary journals. She is a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursuing degrees in English and journalism.

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Ashfall Fossil Beds. Johnson Lake. Nebraska National Forest. Lake McConaughy. Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Calamus Reservoir. Agate Fossil Beds. Box Butte State Recreation Area. Bridgeport State Recreation Area. Cub Creek Recreation Area. This includes all campgrounds and beach camping areas at the two SRAs. Book your site today! Nebraska state parks offer the perfect setting for business retreats, weddings, and family reunions, in a peaceful, beautiful backdrop for groups wishing to get away from it all.

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