Nebraska's Smith Falls State Park

Home to the tallest waterfall in Nebraska, Smith Falls State Park offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunities to go camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking and even tubing.

• Camping - Enjoy your stay at Smith Falls State Park while camping at one of the primitive campsites.
• Canoeing/Kayaking/Tubing - A 76 mile stretch of a nationally designated scenic river to the east of Valentine gives you every opportunity to relax while floating and taking in some of Nebraska's most impressive views.
• Fishing - The river allows ample fishing possibilities for those who prefer fishing over floating.
• Hiking - Take advantage of the beautiful hiking opportunities while making your way to view the falls for which the park was named.

The Smith Falls State Park allows campers to reserve their site up to one year prior to their trip.  To reserve your site call the park office at (402) 376 - 1306.

For more information on the Smith Falls State Park in Nebraska check out their website here.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day

Missouri's Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

The Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Missouri is the perfect destination for those outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy bicycling, camping, hiking and horseback riding.

• Bicycling - Enjoy the challenges of the 1.75 mile paved bicycle trail with some steep grades and inclines of more than 10 percent.  This trail also features a Civilian Conservation Corps tunnel that was built in the 1930's.
• Camping - This park has 75 campsites with access to water, restrooms, shower houses, vaulted toilets and dump stations.
• Hiking - The two mile long hiking trail leads you over and through some water crossings  as well as down some inclines that are at times steeper than a 10 percent grade.  One spur on the hiking trail will even lead you to a small cave!
• Horseback Riding - The equestrian trail is a total of six miles long and leads over steep grades of more than 10 percent as well as over bridges and natural surfaces.

The Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Missouri is a great place for bicycling, hiking, horseback riding or just to kick back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.  For more information on this State Park check  it out on the Missouri State Parks Website. 

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- Any day in the outdoors is a good day