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Join the Great Park Pursuit for a Nebraska outdoor adventure
Looking for an excuse to spend time exploring the outdoors? Part scavenger hunt, part outdoor recreation, the 2023 Nebraska Great Park Pursuit is back for its 16th year.
The free program encourages participants to discover park areas statewide by visiting a group of 20 community, regional, state and federal parks between now and Oct. 31, 2023.
To participate, teams of up to 10 individuals must register online, in advance, at?negpp.org. All ages may participate. Teams then follow clues from the website or Great Park Pursuit mobile app to find a program post within the park area. Once found, the team marks its visit in the app or makes a pencil impression of the post to prove its visit.
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Commissioners to consider 2024 mountain lion season
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2024 mountain lion hunting season at its June 9 meeting in Alma.
The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Central time at the Alma Municipal Golf Course, 102 Dick Brown Memorial Drive.
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Fort Atkinson to open revamped visitor center
Celebrate Fort Atkinson State Historical Park?s revamped visitor center with a living history weekend June 3-4 at the park in Fort Calhoun.
The park will host a ribbon cutting and rededication of the center, which features entirely new museum displays and cultural interpretations.
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Summit Lake SRA event celebrates improvements
Celebrate the completion of recent improvement projects at Summit Lake State Recreation Area near Tekamah on June 10.
A ribbon cutting for a new playground will take place at 11 a.m. Enjoy archery, fishing and kayaking for free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with provided equipment. A fish fry is scheduled at noon; meals are $12 for adults, $8 for age 12 and under.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Travel back in time for Rock Creek Trail Days
Immerse yourself in Nebraska history ? come to Rock Creek Trail Days! The June 3-4 event includes living history demonstrations, a buffalo stew cookout and more.
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 Lewis and Clark event includes dueling pianos
Ready to have some fun? Buy tickets to attend Dueling Pianos at the Lake on June 3. Dueling Pianos is a mix of music and comedy. Food and a cash bar will also be available.
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 Learn how to fish at free events
Community Fishing events continue to be held across the state this month, where people of all ages can learn how to fish. Free loaner equipment will also be provided.
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 The life of a plover
Piping plovers are listed as threatened on the federal and Nebraska state endangered species lists, and they live extraordinary lives. Learn more in this Nebraskaland story.
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 Father's Day gift options
Give Dad the gift of the outdoors! Choose an annual hunting or fishing permit so he can spend more time in nature. Or pick up a one-year Nebraskaland Magazine subscription at a reduced price.
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 How campers can avoid the crowds
Looking to get away from it all on your next camping trip? Here's some advice from Nebraska Game and Parks staff on how to find the seclusion you're seeking.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Grasshopper sparrow singing.
Justin Haag/Nebraskaland Magazine
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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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