State parks in north-central Nebraska see improvements

LINCOLN — Visitors to state park areas in north-central Nebraska will find enhanced day-use and camping amenities. Projects in the works or completed will appeal to an array of park users. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area – The expansion of 14 camping pads to 50-amp service has been completed at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area’s Beed’s Landing Campground, which is set to open May 1. The project, which cost $1,001,513, also included a new CXT shower facility and a new RV fill station.