Posted in Nebraska July 25, 2019 by

This Man Made Swimming Hole In Nebraska Will Make You Feel Like A Kid On Summer Vacation

When temperatures heat up in the Cornhusker state, it’s time to find a nice, cool swimming hole to cool off. Not all of them are found in Nebraska’s rivers and ponds; there’s a man-made swimming hole that’s full of fun, and it will make you feel like a kid on summer vacation. Check out Pawnee Plunge:

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On a hot summer day, gather up your sunscreen and towel, and head to Pawnee Plunge in Columbus. You'll want to spend all day long at this fun, man-made swimming hole.
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Address: 560 33rd Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
There are so many ways to have fun in the water here that you might not even know where to begin. If you're the daring sort, climb up the three-meter diving platform and take the plunge.
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Once you're soaked from head to toe, you can tackle some of the other challenges, like the floating obstacle course. It's harder than it looks!
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See some thrills on one of the four water slides. There's a curve slide, a speed slide, a tube slide, and the Swirl Bowl.
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Did you know that you can surf in Nebraska? You can, on the FlowRider, which lets you catch a wave and ride it as long as you can stay upright on your surfboard.
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Test your strength and agility on the climbing wall. No harness or safety equipment needed - if you fall, you'll just land in the pool!
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Then, take a break on the lazy river. Grab an innertube and float along til you're ready for some more action.
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The littlest swimmers will love the spray area. It features a pirate ship with water slides and sprinklers, and the water is really shallow for splashing safely.
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Pawnee Plunge is open from May 25th through August 11th. Visit daily from noon to 8 p.m.
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Learn more about Pawnee Plunge on its website, and make sure to follow its Facebook page to see what’s going on there right now.

Ready for more summer fun in the water? Take this all-day float trip!