This is our third time at Pawnee State Recreational Area. This is usually a stop-over for us and…read morewe enjoy getting runs and hikes in our overnights. Although often full, we find it quiet here with RV spaces that are easy to find and that offer either no hook-ups or 30 or 50 amp service. There is drinking water for RV tanks available just inside the RB camping area and a dump station outside the park. The bathrooms are ample. Truly, the showers have seen better days, but this is a campground.

Beautiful park. I am not sure how I had never heard about this one. It's nicely spread out with a…read morevarity of places to get into it. I saw a lot of different birds. Beatiful.

This was our first time to a NE beach. The water wasn't too bad and the beach was sandy. It is a…read moresmall lake so a good place to come with little kids. We came during MDW and it wasn't too busy. I am used to the ocean and clear blue beaches so I personally wouldnt get in the water by my kids had a blast. Would be a great place to go camping and fishing!

I have visited Two Rivers in Summer and Spring, but my most recent visit was in early winter - and…read morethe winter season, while different from the fun of summer days - is still a cool time to visit and see the changes the season has made on the park. The water at Two Rivers stays strikingly blue no matter which season you visit, so I think it's definitely one of the cleaner parks in the regions, when it comes to water quality. There also was no litter that I saw, so whoever is maintaining the park is doing a great job. Two Rivers has great walking trails around the lake, so it's a wonderful place to go get some exercise in a cool surrounding. It's also never been busy when I visited, so if you like a more tranquil walk, it could be a good option for you. They also offer camping, fishing, swimming, and other outdoor activities (probably more for in the summer season), as well as horse trails if you happen to have a horse! For boating, they only allow non powered boats, so keep that in mind if you're wanting to fish off your boat. While this isn't a huge park compared to a few others in the Omaha/Iowa area, it does offer a lot of activities and cool scenery for being a smaller park! Definitely worth a visit, even if it's a short one.

Star City Shores is your best choice for a water slide in Lincoln, NE! We came here for a lovely…read moresummer afternoon. The prices are very reasonable and we were happy we were allowed to bring in a reusable water bottle. There are a ton of lounge chairs to sit in. The pool features a special area for small kids with a few small slides and a dumb bucket, a larger pool area with deeper water and lanes marked for lap swimming, and a 0 entry slash around area with fountains. All areas are very fun and full of refreshing water! There is also ample clean restrooms and the option to shower. A small food court offers ice creams, chips, and candy. We got cookie ice cream sandwiches. The star of Star City, however, is the two large water slides. They have an orange slide that is open air and a blue tube slide. The orange slide is slower but longer and very fun because it is open. The blue tub slide zips you down so fast and is unbeatable fun. We came a day that wasn't too busy and the lines were never over 10 minutes. I'd recommend for a fun family friendly day in Lincoln!

The entire pool areas are for people who want to get use to the water! What a great place to learn…read moreto swim! When I was a child the pools were opened from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It was fantastic!! They could stay open until at least 8 pm.

Perfect day to spend time on the water, the instructions were spot-on, and I would highly recommend…read more Driftwood Paddle Adventures. The price is reasonable, and they even snapped some pictures of our group while we were on the paddleboards. Easy to find, and we will definitely be doing this again!

Chris was awesome! He provided everyone with sunglasses so you don't lose yours!…read moreHe also provided sunscreen, water and dry bags for your phone! Went above and beyond! Had a blast enjoying Standing Bear Lake on a paddleboard. Did a little exercising with a lot of just relaxing and hanging out! I would definitely recommend and will go again!

Stumbled upon here doing a self- led tour of Omaha. Nice space to think and soak in the sun. I…read morewould love to visit again and experience whatever else Omaha has to offer.

I don't know what to say aside from Omaha knows how to do a riverfront…read more Living in Kansas City our riverfront is really underdeveloped and I left here dreaming of what I wish could happen in my own hometown. This area boasts an urban beach, some really nice and fun swings and chairs, and what I would consider to be one of the best playgrounds I've taken my kids to. It feels safe, it's clean, and it's filled with families enjoying these free amenities to the city. My kids loved it and I left really impressed. Next time we are in Omaha with the kids this will be a must stop for us!

Cunningham Lake was the perfect place to walk off all the food we ate around Omaha. We spent some…read moretime walking by the lake and enjoying the scenery, but there's plenty more to do here -- picnic, fish, play, explore the trails, or simply enjoy some time outside. A great little nature break from exploring the city!

Whether it's Frisbee golf camping running hiking or bicycling, there's always something to do here!…read more A Corps of Engineers park that has been thoroughly restored, offering a marina, barbecue spots, and boat rentals for the lake. The 10 km path around the lake is perfect for relaxing or working out. Cannot say enough positive things about this location. A pretty and restful spot just outside the city.

This is probably the best park we've been to in a while! I love all of the slides and hidden…read morefeatures! Our kids are 2 and 3 and they loved it!

Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs has something for everyone who loves the outdoors. Have a…read moreboat? Launch it in the 753 acre oxbow lake for sailing, canoeing, or water skiing. Paddle boats are available to rent. Swim at the lifeguard protected swimming beach. Fish from the dock or from a boat in a quiet backwater. The campground offers modern bathrooms. There are hiking and biking trails that connect to the trail system in Council Bluffs. The picnic area has shelters for bigger groups and the Dream Playground is a wonderful place for kids with abilities and disabilities to really let loose and have fun. Lake Manawa is truly a great spot to enjoy being outside with family and friends.

This place is a gem in my opinion. Very well kept camping grounds, ample amenities for families of…read moreall sizes. My favorite part? Three fishing piers and a designated swim area with water quality monitoring reports. Yep, there's even an outdoor pond floating obstacle course (see picture for more information). Easy to reach right off of N-50 if coming from the north re: Papillion, Omaha, Gretna.

I love Louisville SRA. My family has camped there since I was a kid. Now my own children are…read morecamping with us as well. When I'm not camping, sometimes I just go out and take the dog for a walk.