Kayaks and paddle boats were a big draw at the park's lagoon area.
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A laser show reflected through fog provides a colorful and entertaining salute to the Nebraska State Parks. The show wrapped up events both nights of the celebration last weekend.
Mark Dykes
Runners and walkers got an early start Saturday's events.
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Jim Swenson holds the $50,000 check from the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation, while Foundation President Jim Abel reads teh announcement. The money will be used for a new picnic shelter.
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Swag from the events included visors, flying discs and bobbers.
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Youth get hands on with some carp at the touch tank.
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The country sounds of the Twin River Band helped wind down things Saturday evening.
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The sports arena provided plenty of dance space for The Bar Flies concert.
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Jake, left, and Pete Butler demonstrate smithing tools and other implements.
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Classics and contemporaries line the road near the entrance to the park.
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Amanda Filipi shares some of the breakfast casserole she just pulled from a Dutch oven.
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Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley takes aim with an inaugural arrow for the new shooting range.
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The park's historic marker is unveiled during the re-dedication ceremony.
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Fort Robinson staff were on hand to provide stagecoach rides and shuttle service.
Last weekend saw the 100th anniversary of Chadron State Park. Opening in 1921, it became the first state park in Nebraska and birthed the Nebraska State Park System.
A laser show reflected through fog provides a colorful and entertaining salute to the Nebraska State Parks. The show wrapped up events both nights of the celebration last weekend.
Jim Swenson holds the $50,000 check from the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation, while Foundation President Jim Abel reads teh announcement. The money will be used for a new picnic shelter.
