I'm very disappointed in the person that pooped on the floor in the back of the bathrooms and wiped…read moreit on paper towels then left them on the grass for everyone to discover. I am traumatized to say the least. Why not just poop in the toilet right in front of you. The smell took me back to World War 1. Good heavens.

This landmark has a lovely view. It doesn't have much in terms of 'stuff' but it's a nice place to…read moresit with a loved one and contemplate life. Romantic too. There's a path where you can take a walk but we didn't go down it. We were content to sit and watch the view. There are informational panels but they aren't that clear as the weather has affected them. There are padlocks on the railing at the monument. I wish I had known so I could have brought one. I love the idea of the love padlocks. Some were quite old. It was nice to examine them and see the initials of people in love. The walls with the figures carved into them and the writings were interesting to see. Someone had defaced them it seems as we saw signs of a clean up. Sad that people would do that. I would like to return to sit and reflect more. And bring a padlock of love.

Absolutely gorgeous park with stellar views of Iowa and Nebraska!…read more Easy to navigate and offers a lot of great trails. Parking is all over with multiple trail head entrances. Offers peaks and valleys and I was lucky enough to see a sunset, and really enjoyed my time here. I would come back again.

We had a lovely hike thanks to all trails. Only a $5 fee and you have access to this beautiful…read morenature center. We took the chute and heritage trail loop. A little under three miles and brings you to the top of a ridge for panoramic views, deep forestry and ends with an awesome "chute" trail. The trails were marked clearly and maintained. I felt very safe and had service the whole time. It's also dog friendly. Can't wait to return for more adventures.

First time visitor Free parking…read moreEntry fee based on member non member membership kid prices Friendly staff - explained all the look for and what to expect Shop Raptor refuge Exhibits Downstairs rattlesnake turtle kid friendly area Adventure treetop wasn't open while there but it was certainly a neat spot to zip like climb cargo nets do obstacles and in a forest setting, there is also an acorn area for kids to play in a acorn inspired playground Forest filled with trails flat hilly wraps around well defined - each trail with a little of history - boardwalk leads to overlooking the Missouri Plenty of signs to figure where you are at - very safe for solo and group travelers The raptor refuge was a pleasant surprise and also sad as multiple birds have had some type of Incident occur that would not allow them to go back into the wild but really glad they are taken care of by passionate staff individuals Steve shared with us Aero - great storyteller indeed Really would recommend to anyone who just wants to explore the outdoors and see a little bit of everything from water to bridges and tree line paths and hear the silence to enjoy the scenery Due note if you have to leave, you are able to come back (so yes to in and out privilege)

When we were choosing to purchase the Fontenelle Forest TreeRush tickets, we were originally hoping…read moreto head to a competitor (who we had tried before) but I'm super glad we ended up at TreeRush! We had purchased our passes ahead of time because we were a party of 8 and wanted to make sure we were all together. We bought the family pack which includes climbing gloves, which are a requirement. If you have 4 people attending, this is your best deal. They do also offer some "try it" deals that seem to be a good value. So keep your eye peeled if you're looking to save some cash. After check in, the staff sends you to the harness area where you get strapped in and watch a short safety video. Then a guide teaches you about your mechanism as you're responsible for all your moves on the course. (You can call for staff if you need assistance while on the course. They had a lot of available staff.) The kids did a ton of different courses. I did the black first (with the kids, who left me in the dust). It is highly recommended that you don't do black first, but here I was ... well I completed the entire course so I guess there's some bragging rights but next time I'll stick to the other [easier] courses.

We love Platte River State Park. The trails are our favorite part (and same goes for our dogs!)…read moreThey aren't super challenging, but they are scenic and beautiful. We saw several deer and a fox on our last trip! Our favorite part has to be the small waterfall. We've camped here before as well, and we enjoyed our night. The bathrooms certainly aren't sparkling clean, but they are still cleaner than many I have been in at state parks! Our next goal is to spend a night in one of the cabins!

Great trails, great scenery, the tower offers an amazing view, and we love the waterfall!! It's a…read moregreat place to hike, even get some good photos!

This quaint community is next door to the city limits of Omaha and the Omaha airport. Several parks…read moreopen to the public is available. If you want to have a good view of the lake, barbeque, have kids play basketball, use the skateboard park, or BMX bike course, visit Mabrey Park located on the corner 9f Willow Drive and 18th Street. They close by 10 pm and allow watercraft to be lowered by the ramps into the lake. Outdoor picnic seating is also available around the park area. No swimming is allowed at this park. You will have to visit Wavecrest Park for that.

Carter Lake is a former channel of the Missouri River and was formed by flooding of the Missouri…read moreRiver in the summer of 1877. The city of Carter Lake, Iowa takes its name from the lake and there is an interesting background story to this lake located near the Omaha Airport. In 1930, Carter Lake was incorporated as a city in the state of Iowa, a status it has retained ever since but there has been lots of fighting over it. Carter Lakes Colorful History states that "Carter Lake was once called Cut-Off Island - a fitting name for a place torn between two cities and two states, yet connected to neither." Iowa and Nebraska constantly battled for the city named Carter Lake and it's water feature born of a change of course of the Missouri River. The ensuing legal battle over whether Iowa or Nebraska had jurisdiction over Cut-Off Island went to the Supreme Court. In a 1892 ruling, the court sided with Iowa on the basis that state lines remain the same when a river avulsed, or dramatically altered, its path in 1877. Therefore, the land had never left Iowa, despite its position on the Nebraska side of the river. It is weird driving through the area, as you are in Nebraska one minute and Iowa the very next. Carter Lake has not escaped water pollution problems and in 2005, the lake had reached a crisis level. Due to a number of factors, the lake water level was both dangerously low and polluted with toxic algae. Placed on Nebraska's Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters for elevated concentrations of nutrients, the lake was no longer a place for recreation and beauty, but a haven for floating contaminants. Interested citizens formed the "Carter Lake Environmental Assessment and Rehabilitation Council," and a community based watershed plan was organized to help improve the water quality. Now Carter Lake is a recreational hub for the area. The park is a great place to launch a boat for water sports and fishing, and also has baseball and football fields, basketball courts, and areas for picnics and larger gatherings. It is a beautiful gem of a lake and worth 5 YELP STARS.

There are a lot of urban legends about Hummel Park -- ghosts, witches, satanic rituals, hangings…read more Look 'em up. And yes, it's a wee bit creepy the first time you visit because you're surrounded by a spiraling forest that seems to be reaching out to grab you. For one, the park is old. Like almost 100 years old. And it's on the north outskirts of Omaha on top of and surrounding river bluffs. Two, it's big. It's easy to get lost in. Going along the hiking trails, you never know what you'll find around the next bend -- it could be nothing, or a raccoon, or a deer, or a turkey vulture, or teenagers smoking weed. There is also a nice patch of groomed grass at the crest of one of the hills at the main entrance of Hummel. You'll often find families hanging out barbecuing and kids playing on the nice jungle gym. You know, normal park activities. I come here for the disc golf. Hummel touts a magnificent and technical 18 hole course that winds through the woods, up and down the bluffs, with a little creek water hazard thrown in for good measure. All in all, Hummel has a lot to offer. It's a nice little day retreat from the city. Emphasis on day, because the place is absolutely horrifying at night.

Hummel Park is the most peaceful and beautiful park around! Be mindful of The Devils Tongue but you…read morewill not regret or forget this spot! Make sure to bring a camera

The Omahawaks air field is at this park, and it's so neat! There is a full air strip for the…read moreOmahawks planes to fly. I see planes flying around when I walk, but we just went to the airshow over Labor Day Weekend. It's a neat area off the Fort st. entrance. There is seating and a picnic area as well. Make A Wish was there selling food and drink as apart of their fundraiser. I hope to learn more and come back for more shows as the kids were enamored with the sights.

I walk around Standing Bear often and it's a beautiful trail. Very well kept, not too busy, with…read morebeautiful views. Great place to take young kids learning to ride a bike as it's pretty flat.

Pioneer Park is one of the best attractions in Nebraska…read more This park has it all (puts on SNL Stefon voice): -History (the pillars that were part of the original treasury building) -Culture (the statue and story of Red Cloud) -Nature (the beautiful scenery and ponds) -Wildlife (the buffalo/deer/etc) And it is just a few minutes from Lincoln and a short drive from Omaha! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, but still adventurous, activity!

I was looking for another fun park to do some exploring. I found this and decided to check it out -…read morethere is so much here to see. I really wish I had known and found the older exploratory part of the park earlier in the day - I spent too much time on the picnic-y parts of the park, but I enjoyed it. The signs were a little bit misleading - there are parts of the exploritory area that are closed to the public but there was no warning of that when you were heading that way. I actually really enjoyed the bird observatory and the bridge. It was such a hot day but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

A wonderful State Park along the valley of the Platte River that provides amazing views in the…read moredrive there. The bottom area provides a place to stop and have a picnic, feed some fish and check out a "archaeological" area. It also provides some great hiking trails. They provide 2 trails that can be combined to give you a nice 2 mile hike. The trail follows down to a cool suspension bridge and you can get down into the creek area and explore the rocks. The trip back takes you through the forest to a high area of pine trees. They also have a nice playground and picnic pavilion up the hill as well. Take a moment on your road trip and stop and visit this amazing place.

This is a wonderful center for kids of all ages. The tinker/maker space is fantastic. There is also…read morea campsite creative play area that has great props to promote play.

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.

The workers here are always extremely rude. Literally drove through the grass right next to a…read morechildren's park to come and check if we had a part pass when we did and we come here literally like every weekend.