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Articles by lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

This area includes the Ak-Sar-Ben aquarium, and some excellent wooded habitats that teem with warblers during spring migration. There are five miles of trails, and an educational center with an aquarium of native fishes. Whip-poor-wills can be heard here, and the otherwise rare Kentucky warbler is a regular summer resident.

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Schuck Waterfowl Production Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

This site contains 56 acres of wetland and 24 acres of upland. A permanent wetland towards the southwest portion of the property is accessible from a dirt road on the southeast side of the property.

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Schwisow Waterfowl Production Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Area includes 1 acre of wetland and 60 acres of upland.

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Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area and Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Mostly rolling prairie grasslands, with woody growth along creeks. Includes 10 hiking trails. State park entry permit required.

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Shypoke Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Area is 160 acres.

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Sioux Strip Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Area 25 acres. Consists of upland grasses along an old railroad bed. Located at western edge of Scholes.

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Smartweed Marsh West Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Mostly grassy lowlands, but some upland habitat too.

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Smith Falls State Park
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Area 244 acres. The river can be crossed by a footbridge for a view of the falls. Note: relic Pleistocene stand of paper birch on the north-facing slopes of the canyon. Watch for wild turkeys. Red-eyed vireos, American redstarts and black-and-white warblers nest here. Also Whip-poor-wills may be heard at

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Soldier Creek Wilderness
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

This is a large roadless area west of Fort Robinson State Park that has an extensive hiking trail network, as well as bridle trails. Water must be carried in, and facilities are lacking. Much of the area was burned in a 1989 fire. An eight-mile loop trail over ridges and

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Sora Wildlife Management Area
October 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu

Located in Fillmore County.

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