The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Nebraska!

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Smith Falls State Park, Valentine, NE

Smith Falls State Park is home to the state’s highest waterfall and possibly the region’s most diverse ecological systems. You must stay on the trails when hiking here to protect the…

Smith Falls State Park is home to the state’s highest waterfall and possibly the…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Nebraska

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Nebraska Star Party, Valentine, NE

In early August, a massive, regional star party is held in the lightly-populated area around the Merritt Reservoir. At 3,100 feet on an upland plateau, the location the perfect place for stargazing…

In early August, a massive, regional star party is held in the lightly-populated area around the…

The 6 Best Boat Rentals in Nebraska!

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Merritt Trading Post Resort, Valentine, NE

No day at the lake is complete without the proper equipment, including a boat! Catch the best fish by renting out a boat from the Merritt Trading Post Resort which offers paddle boats, small fishing…

No day at the lake is complete without the proper equipment, including a boat! Catch the best fish…

Get Set, GO! Nebraska's Best Road Races

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Sandhills Marathon, Valentine, NE

For pristine prairie grass and hilly sand dunes, the Sandhills Marathon features a gradual downhill route through beautiful, untouched land.

For pristine prairie grass and hilly sand dunes, the Sandhills Marathon features a gradual downhill…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Nebraska!

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Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, Valentine, NE

Beauty and peacefulness are two reasons to camp out at the Merritt Reservoir Recreation Area. Surrounded by a beautiful river valley, great fishing and boating are available near the…

Beauty and peacefulness are two reasons to camp out at the Merritt Reservoir Recreation Area.…

10 Best State Parks in Nebraska

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Smith Falls State Park, Valentine, NE

Smith Falls State Park lives up to its moniker. Home to Smith Falls, Nebraska’s highest waterfall, this park is named after Frederic Smith. He filed the first homestead patent on the land where…

Smith Falls State Park lives up to its moniker. Home to Smith Falls, Nebraska’s highest…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Nebraska!

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The Prairie Club Dunes Course, Valentine, NE

The Prairie Club in Valentine is a true golfing gem. This beautiful, well-maintained public golf course offers a friendly atmosphere and a fantastic natural landscape for the perfect golfing…

The Prairie Club in Valentine is a true golfing gem. This beautiful, well-maintained public golf…

Romantic Escapes: Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Nebraska

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Merritt Trading Post Resort, Valentine, NE

For a resort experience in the heart of the Nebraska sandhills, couples can visit the Merritt Trading Post right on the Merritt Reservoir. Featuring 15 cabins, panoramic views of the lake, and a full…

For a resort experience in the heart of the Nebraska sandhills, couples can visit the Merritt…

The 13 Most Romantic Places in Nebraska!

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Smith Falls, Valentine, NE

Smith Falls is Nebraska’s largest waterfall, at nearly 70 feet tall. Located in Smith Falls State Park, the breathtaking view has made it one of the most popular spots for first dates and…

Smith Falls is Nebraska’s largest waterfall, at nearly 70 feet tall. Located in Smith Falls…

14 Perfect Nebraska Getaways

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Get out on the Niobrara River

The Niobrara River offers many activities for a special escape from the daily routine. Enjoy a day on the water canoeing, kayaking, or fishing, or visit the nearby Smith Falls—the highest…

The Niobrara River offers many activities for a special escape from the daily routine. Enjoy a day…