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Platte River SP’s Lincoln Journal Tower to close temporarily

BY Jerry Kane ON Nov 7, 2023

Park News

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.

About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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