The National Park Service (NPS) cut the ribbon on three fourths of a mile of new trails at the Mulberry Bend Scenic Overlook. The scenic overlook is situated on the Nebraska side of the Missouri National Recreation River (MNRR) just south of Vermillion. MNRR Superintendent Rick Clark said the trail had been in planning for some time as a way to give visitors to the river more access.
‘It’s been in development for some time — ever since we acquired the property as mitigation for construction of the (Vermillion-Newcastle Bridge),’ Clark said. ‘It was a goal for us to provide access to this area — not only to the overlooks — but also to give people the opportunity to get into the hardwood ecosystem.’
Clark said the new trail distinguishes itself from others in the area for several reasons. ‘It provides access to an area that people would not ordinarily have,’ he said. ‘There are trails in this area, but I think this one is unique in that you have a combination of higher elevations and lower elevations, so you get some pretty spectacular panoramic views of the river. Being able to develop this trail and to feature those different viewpoints, I think, was a definite management objective that we were seeking and we’re glad to see that fulfilled today.’
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