May 30, 2025
Drought takes toll on eastern Nebraska oaks
State parks along Nebraska’s eastern edge are seeing dead or declining trees due to stressors.
Platte River State Park’s Lincoln Journal Tower will be closed temporarily to public access Nov. 13 through Nov. 17 so maintenance may be performed.
The 85-foot-tall observation tower, built in 1982, is located next to Walter Scott Jr. Lodge.
A vehicle entry permit is required at Platte River SP.