Long before neighborhoods surrounded it, these woods were already here.

Fontenelle Forest offers something increasingly difficult to find: quiet. Boardwalks wind through wetlands, towering cottonwoods stretch overhead, and every season transforms the landscape into something new.

Whether you’re climbing the canopy walk, searching for birds, or simply escaping the noise for an afternoon, Fontenelle reminds us that some of the best places don’t ask for attention. They simply invite us to slow down.

Field Notes

• Bellevue

• Boardwalks and hiking trails

• Nature center

• One of Nebraska’s oldest conservation areas