The easiest way to give your kids something to remember? Head outdoors
15 Jun 2015
For so many of us, lifelong memories happen in the woods—on family camping, fishing, or hunting trips. (Want to make sure those memories are good ones? Check out these tips: http://ow.ly/Bz12y.) That’s no surprise: There’s a universal appeal in nature that seems to put us in a positive and healthy frame of mind.
At least, that’s how we see things here in Gage County, Nebraska. We’re steeped in the beauty and natural history of the Great Plains. Regional parklands like the Big Indian Lake recreational and archery area, Rockford Lake, Homestead National Monument and Rock Creek State Historical Park nearby, make this a paradise for outdoor recreation. Learn more about our communities here: http://ow.ly/BvQcf
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