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HEADID PARK

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April 28, 2025


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2025-04-28T23:00:00-05:00

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 184 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA LYON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA IDA WOODBURY IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA DAKOTA DIXON IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA BON HOMME CLAY HUTCHINSON LINCOLN TURNER UNION YANKTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALLEN, AVON, BATTLE CREEK, BERESFORD, CANTON, CENTERVILLE, CHANCELLOR, CLAYTON, ELK POINT, FREEMAN, GEORGE, HARRISBURG, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HOLSTEIN, HULL, HURLEY, IDA GROVE, INWOOD, IRENE, JEFFERSON, LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LENNOX, MARION, MENNO, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, PARKER, PARKSTON, PONCA, ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SCOTLAND, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SIOUX CITY, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, SPRINGFIELD, TABOR, TEA, TRIPP, TYNDALL, VERMILLION, VIBORG, WAKEFIELD, AND YANKTON.


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Headid Park is a state park located in the northwest corner of Nebraska. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The park covers over 6,000 acres of rolling hills, forests, and grasslands, and offers a variety of recreational activities, including camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching.

One of the main attractions of Headid Park is the scenic Niobrara River, which runs through the park and is a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, bison, deer, and pronghorn, as well as various species of birds and fish.

Some of the specific points of interest in Headid Park include the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, which is adjacent to the park and is home to a herd of bison and a variety of other wildlife. The park also has several hiking trails, including the 2.5-mile Smith Falls Trail, which leads to the state's highest waterfall.

Interesting facts about Headid Park include the fact that it is home to the state's largest elk herd, with an estimated population of over 2,000. The park is also home to several threatened and endangered species, including the swift fox and the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.

The best time of year to visit Headid Park depends on what activities you are interested in. Summer is a popular time for camping, hiking, and water sports, while fall is a great time for wildlife watching and hunting. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

       

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