Nebraska is full of prairie wildlife.

Camping, biking, boating fishing, and star-gazing are all possible activities across this Midwestern state. If you’re the planning type, add these stops to your agenda.

Chadron State Park (pictured right)

Explore 5,000 feet above sea level in this forested state park full of campsites and ponderosa pines.

• What you'll find: a beautiful, quiet forest for the exploring, 5,000 feet above sea level
• What's offered: campground with cabins and RV hookups, bike trails, a swimming pool, a volleyball court, and a body of water for fishing
• Where you'll find it: near Chadron, Nebraska 

Learn more about Chadron State Park. 

Smith Falls State Park
Discover rare plants and admire the waterfall at one of Nebraska's newest state parks.

• What you'll find: the state's highest waterfall
• What's offered: views of the waterfall and many rare plants within a nature preserve
• Where you'll find it: near Valentine, Nebraska

Learn more about Smith Falls State Park.