Chadron State Park to Celebrate 87th Anniversary June 21

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NGPC news release, 6/10/08:

LINCOLN, Neb. – Celebrations and activities for the 87th anniversary of
Chadron State Park (SP) south of Chadron will include a horseshoe tournament, free paddle boats, archery contests, music provided by a live band, Mountain Mania bike tricks as well as an Arts in the Park session and an 87-cent lunch, according to Dave Kinnamon, Chadron State Park superintendent.

“The 87th anniversary includes a lot of great family fun activities,” Kinnamon said, “and we hope to see an excellent turnout to honor Nebraska’s first state park. Special activities will include the Arts in the Park displays and activities sponsored by the Bordeaux Art Society and the live music will be provided by the Fannie O’Linn, Country Women’s Trio.
Other great events will include free paddle boats and races, archery card shooting, Friends of Pets presentations and bike trick demos by Mountain Mania Bikes.”

The park’s popular swimming pool and trail rides will be available at regular price during the day-long celebrations.

A current Nebraska park entry permit is required for vehicles entering state park areas. Annual and daily permits are available at the park’s entry booth. For more information on Chadron SP’s 87th Anniversary, contact the park at (308) 432-6167.