| In the heart of scenic Pioneer country, travelers will | | | | driving range in the Park, or play a round or two on |
| want to spend a day, a weekend, or even longer at | | | | the 18-hole miniature golf course on the grounds. |
| the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland, | | | | Nature enthusiasts will want to visit the James Family |
| Nebraska. Only a 1/2 hour drive from either Omaha | | | | conservatory where you can view displays of native |
| or Lincoln, the Park offers the outdoor lover and | | | | plants and watch horticulturists at work in the |
| adventurist a wonderful 700 acres of things to see | | | | greenhouse. Nearby there's an old Indian Burial |
| and do. A number of hard paved spots at Little | | | | Ground, with some interesting archeological history. |
| Creek and Lakeside are ideal for campers to pitch a | | | | Mahoney has its own water park, with an Aquatic |
| tent or park their RV beneath the trees, with | | | | Center featuring two exciting water slides, as well as |
| electrical hookups, restrooms, showers, a laundry | | | | swimming and wading pools. The Center is open from |
| facility, and even wireless Internet. | | | | Memorial Day through Labor Day; adults admission - |
| For those who want to experience the outdoors, but | | | | $7; children 12 and under - $6. For a variety of fun, |
| have the conveniences of home, there are 51 cabins | | | | kids can spend hours at the Activity Center, with |
| available for rent. Most of these are two bedrooms, | | | | numerous computer games for playing interactive |
| but there are three, four, and six bedrooms with lots | | | | sports. Bring your ice skates if you're visiting during |
| of room for larger groups or families. From fireplaces | | | | the winter season, November to March, and enjoy |
| and air conditioning to outdoor decks and grills, each | | | | the Ice Skating Pavilion. Others may seek the thrill |
| cabin is fully equipped to set up housekeeping while | | | | and adventure of ice fishing, downhill sledding, or |
| visiting the Park. If you prefer, guest rooms can be | | | | cross-country skiing when weather conditions are |
| reserved for a two-night stay or longer at the cozy | | | | favorable. |
| Peter Kiewit Lodge, where rates are reasonable, the | | | | If you, or others with you, are interested in summer |
| food is excellent, and visitors can pick up a few | | | | stock or community theater performances, you'll |
| souvenirs to take back home from the gift shop in | | | | want to see a production at the Kountze Memorial |
| the Lodge. | | | | Theater, which has offered outstanding |
| On warm summer days, enjoy a picnic or take a | | | | entertainment, amusement, and melodrama since |
| paddleboat for a cruise on the 4 1/2-acre Owens | | | | 1996. As a special treat, consider one of their dinner |
| Marina Lake or the larger 10-acre Quest Lake. | | | | theater packages, which begins with a sumptuous |
| Whether you're an avid fisherman or a casual angler, | | | | meal at the Kiewit Lodge restaurant overlooking the |
| you can cast a line from one of the two piers at | | | | Platte River. |
| Quest Lake, which is well stocked with all types of | | | | Whether it's hiking, biking, bird watching, or just |
| fish. A concession and convenience store are also | | | | relaxing outdoors, Mahoney State Park has recreation |
| located at the Owens Marina. Other activities at | | | | and entertainment for everyone. Why not plan your |
| Mahoney Park include tennis, volleyball, softball, and | | | | next vacation, outing, or weekend getaway some |
| trail rides. Practice your golf swing at the Lauritzen | | | | time this year at Mahoney State Park. |