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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks
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Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 20
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 20! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means anyone can explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state recreation area or state historical park. Several fun park events are planned for the day; visit us online to learn more.
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Have an adventure with the Great Park Pursuit
Visit Nebraska parks, engage in healthy recreation ? and possibly win prizes ? by joining the 2023 Great Park Pursuit, an exploration of 20 official parks sites across the state.
Sign your team up and begin visiting park sites, where you will follow clues to a Great Park Pursuit post.?Teams can win prizes such as a GoPro camera, cabin stays, backyard game packages and the grand prize, an outdoor recreation package valued at $1,500.
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Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month
Nebraska is home to over 400 amazing bird species; it's time to celebrate them. Each year, May is Nebraska Bird Month, and we're celebrating with a series of fun events across the state. Visit our calendar to find one near you ? and make plans to participate in a new birding challenge, the Nebraska Birding Bowl.
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 Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Kearny
Join us at Fort Kearny State Historical Park for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration! On May 27-29, visitors can explore exhibits and reconstructed buildings, and talk with reenactors.?
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 Kids Fishing Day at Fremont Lakes
Come on out to this fishing derby at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on May 20 for fun, food and fishing. Loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction will be available, along with food and prizes.
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 Bioblitz at Sutherland Reservoir
Enjoy learning from Nebraska biologists while finding and identifying as many species of plants and animals as possible. Join us at Sutherland Reservoir on May 27 for a fun day of learning.
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Additional Park Events
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 Still time to register for Memorial Run
Help raise awareness for mental health ? and support state park trails ? by participating in the Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run on May 20. Choose from a 2- or 5-mile distance.
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 Bird hike at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Discover the birds that call Wildcat Hills home during an event on May 20. We will learn about research in the area, common birds you can find, and take a half-mile hike. Bring your hiking shoes!
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 Experience living history at Fort Hartsuff
Explore life in the 1800s at Fort Hartsuff! On May 20-21, enjoy a living history event where you can watch reenactors make candles, forge items in the blacksmith shop and answer your questions.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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