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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

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Beat the heat at a state park pool or beach

Temperatures are heating up, and the water is calling. Find your summer escape at a Nebraska state park pool or beach! Enjoy sandy beaches and plentiful camping opportunities, or aquatic centers with slides, zero-entry wave pools and more.

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Celebrate the Fourth at a state park

A Nebraska state park is a great place to celebrate the Fourth. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of grilling, swimming, fishing and camping. Don?t forget the s?mores! If you enjoy history, attend the Fourth of July celebration at Fort Atkinson [ [link removed] ] on July 1-2, with plenty of living history reenactments.

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Have an adventure with the Great Park Pursuit

Travel the state this summer with the Great Park Pursuit! Part scavenger hunt, part outdoor recreation, this free program is back for its 16th year. It encourages participants to discover park areas statewide by visiting 20 official sites and searching for program posts. Prizes are involved, too!

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Additional Opportunities


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Have fun camping with Tentrr sites

Try camping at a Tentrr site this summer!?Tentrr?s fully equipped, ready-to-go campsites mean less roughing it and more time to explore. It's the newest way to experience Nebraska's state parks.

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Enjoy a Father's Day fish fry at Ponca

Bring Dad out to Ponca State Park for the annual Father's Day fish fry. The menu includes fish, smoked pork loin, cheesy potatoes and cream puffs. RSVP by calling the park at 402-755-2284.

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Discover hidden gems with Passport program

Have fun stamping your passport as you visit hidden gems in the Nebraska Passport program. Three of them are Nebraska state parks ? giving you an easy reason to make a trip.

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More Things to Know


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Know these tips for boating safety

Boating season is here, and now is a great time to review these 10 tips to keep everyone safe on the water. Nonresidents, if you're boating in Nebraska, remember to purchase an AIS sticker [ [link removed] ].

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Parks highlight: Fort Hartsuff?

Discover original historic buildings, living history and much more at Fort Hartsuff, one of Nebraska's nine state historical parks. Located near Elyria, Fort Hartsuff offers picnicking and a visitor center.

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How to avoid the crowds when camping

Looking to get away from it all on your next camping trip? Then check out this new blog, featuring tips from Game and Parks staff on how campers can avoid the crowds and find peace and quiet.

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