Frank Shoemaker Marsh

This place was much harder than it needed to be to find. Google maps took me a really odd way and even then I believe I actually drove around it twice before I ignored the directions being given to kind of throw it off (mostly due to the construction that was also going on around it). I then accidentally found it. However, when I did find it, I was pretty happy. I do wish there was more of a resource for finding out about the trails. There was one trail that went kind of through a bunch of trees right to the left of the parking area and I could almost hear a waterfall? river but I could not figure out how to get to it and it was getting late and starting to rain, so I did not feel safe doing a lot of exploring. I absolutely loved walking along some of the trails and over the bridge (although with as strong as the smell was, I feared that I barely missed an encounter with a skunk). I did not do near the amount of walking I could have done due to the time of day and the rain storm coming, but man, I can't wait until I have a day to go back and do some more exploring - this place is fascinating.

If you're looking for a peaceful spot to walk this is it. It is not a very long trail. However, it is definitely worth the visit. It is located in a beautiful area and is sure not to disappoint.

This wildlife refuge protects the unique saltwater marsh habitat of Lincoln, Nebraska. It is a beautiful, peaceful location with a wide range of wildlife and birds. There are trails to explore but be sure to bring some bug spray!