As one of Nebraska's biggest cities, Omaha has its share of urban sprawl, but spend a little time in town and find museums, pleasant parks, plenty of places to tuck into for an Omaha steak and somewhat unexpectedly, an indoor rainforest.
Toadstool Park is noted for unusual geologic formations and scientifically valuable fossil deposits; an interpretive kiosk at the campground explains and illustrates the area geology. A one-mile loop trail from the picnic area highlights many examples of eroded clay/sandstone formations. Pick up an interpretive brochure at the trailhead to learn about the area's fascinating geology. A reconstructed sod house provides a look into the past when homesteaders on the prairies used the only abundant building material available.
Details
Fees:
$3 per vehicle day use fee Memorial Day to Labor Day.
We offer a compact version of Go-Nebraska for mobile users, allowing you to access just the information you need on the road. Of course, you can still use the full version of Go-Nebraska on your mobile device just as you can on your desktop.
