"Internet and e-mail communication have quickly become a major part of our everyday lives that the availability of Internet access is something travelers look for when making travel arrangements," Gov. Heineman said. "It's important to respond to that need and by providing wireless Internet access we hope to attract more campers, visitors and conference planners to Mahoney State Park."
The wireless service is available to all visitors at several locations throughout the park, including Peter Kiewit Lodge, the Lee and Helene Sapp Riverview Lodge and at the Lakeside Camp Ground. A release from the state said options for expanding wireless access to additional sites within the park are under consideration.
The project was a joint effort of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Mahoney staff and state division of communications. Game and Parks officials will consider whether demand exists to expand the wireless Internet service to other state parks.
Occupying nearly 700 acres along the Platte River, Mahoney State Park is one of Nebraska's most popular state parks hosting more than one million visitors each year. The park offers a wide range of lodging, meeting facilities and activities including a family aquatic center, miniature golf and horseback trail rides.
