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Milky Way over Merritt Reservoir
Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

Reenactors firing cannon at Fort Atkinson
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these events

Do something special to celebrate the Fourth of July: Come to a special Nebraska state park event. On July 1-2, Fort Atkinson reenactors will portray the holiday activities that would have taken place at this 1820s-era outpost; see it for yourself! [ [link removed] ] Also, Fort Robinson State Park will hold a Fourth of July celebration July 2-4, including a barbecue and western art show; see details [ [link removed] ].

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Campers on the beach at Lake McConaughy
Reminder: Camping reservations required at Lakes McConaughy, Ogallala

If you're planning a trip to Lake McConaughy or Lake Ogallala for the Fourth, remember that you will need a reservation to stay overnight. Please book your stay before leaving home.?Reservations can be made online [ [link removed] ], via mobile app RA Camping, or by phone at 308-284-8800 during business hours.

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Be active, visit parks and win prizes with this free program

For a fun summer adventure exploring Nebraska parks with friends and family, sign up for the Great Park Pursuit. In this free program, players can visit up to 20 official park sites across the state, where a Great Park Pursuit post is hidden. Teams follow clues to the post and prove they were there with the free mobile app, or by making a pencil impression of the post to mail in. You may win prizes for it!

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Additional Opportunities


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Discover Nebraska's hidden gems

Have fun this summer discovering Nebraska's hidden gems with the Passport program. Some of the official locations are Nebraska state parks, giving you a great excuse to make a visit.

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Branched Oak through the seasons

Located northwest of Lincoln, Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area is busy year-round. Discover the many reasons to make a visit in this new article from Nebraskaland Magazine.

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Find fishing opportunities at state parks

Combine the fun of a day at a state park with some fishing! Give our new interactive park map a try and locate state park fishing opportunities near you. Just click the "fishing" filter on the left.

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Park Events You'll Enjoy


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Homesteading the Plains at Fort Kearny?

Enjoy an afternoon of soaking in Nebraska's fascinating history. On June 27, come out to Fort Kearny State Historical Park and hear from presenters who know this history well. Ask them questions too!?

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People kayaking at Schramm State Recreation Area [ [link removed] ]
Help clean up a park by kayak

Do something amazing for your community, and have fun at the same time ? help clean up trash by kayak. A series of events will be held at various parks on July 11. Make plans to join us.?

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Milky Way at Merritt Reservoir [ [link removed] ]
Magnificent Moths program at Merritt

Discover the fantastic world of weird and wonderful nighttime insects as we celebrate Merritt Reservoir?s designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Join us on June 24!

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