Bassett Atkinson Lake State Recreation Area (hiking, boating, fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing, bird watching). From Bassett, take Hwy. 20/275 east toward Atkinson. 402-684-2921
Valentine Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, photography, hiking). From Valentine, take US 83 south 17 miles to NE 16B west, 13 miles. 402-376-3789. http://valentine.fws.gov
Big Alkali Lake Wildlife Area (swimming, wildlife viewing, boating, bird watching, hunting, canoeing). Take US 83 south 17 miles, then NE 16B west 3 miles. 800-658-4024