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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks
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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! Also, Fort Robinson State Park will hold a Fourth of July celebration July 2-4, including a barbecue and western art show; see details.
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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, 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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 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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 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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 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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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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