Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
Park entrance sign along Nebraska State Highway 2.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A bridge crossing the Middle Loup River leads into the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The visitor center has restrooms, informative displays, and helpful staff.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A large fishing pond is near the visitor center.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The ADA-accessible pier at the fishing pond includes a table and bench.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
There is a small, shaded picnic area by the fish pond.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The restroom by the fish pond.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A tree-lined path leads adventurers between the visitor center and the fish pond.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
Look for interesting trees like this northern catalpa.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The largely evergreen forest is set in sandy soil.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The Bessey Nursery is located by the visitor center/ranger station.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
Many of the park's sandy roads require four-wheel drive.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The Scott Lookout Tower is open to the public.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
Visitors enjoy a fabulous view from the tower.
Karen Lee Ensley
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The Scott Fire Lookout has an open design.
Karen Lee Ensley
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An adventurer climbs the Scott Fire Lookout staircase.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The wooden stairs offer a view between the steps.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A view of the forest through a section of the Scott Fire Lookout.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
The structure at the top of the Scott Fire Lookout provides a beautiful reflection of the landscape.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A view from the top of the tower.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
You can see areas of trees were planted at different times.
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Visitors can walk around the top of the Scott Fire Lookout to see in all directions.
Karen Lee Ensley
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You can drive or hike to the tower.
Karen Lee Ensley
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08/31/2018
A tornado shelter is available in the park.