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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

People kayaking at the Missouri River Expo

Join us for the Missouri River Expo, Sept. 16-17

Get ready for outdoor fun of all kinds this weekend, at the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest. The Missouri River Expo is at Ponca State Park Sept. 16-17, and boasts more than 100 free activities for visitors ? everything from wildlife encounters to fishing, kayaking, archery, food and much more.

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Man playing disc golf at Chadron State Park

Opportunities for recreational sports at Nebraska state parks

When you think of Nebraska?s state parks, what do you envision? Many might picture outdoor activities like fishing, camping and hiking ? and for good reason. But did you know there also are opportunities to play recreational sports such as softball, tennis, sand volleyball, disc golf and more? Read on for details.

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Girls standing by Great Park Pursuit post

Still time to participate in this scavenger hunt

Have an adventure this fall at Nebraska's state parks ? sign up for the Great Park Pursuit! In this free program, teams can visit up to 20 official park sites and follow clues to a special post there. Chances for prizes are included!

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Rainbow trout laying on fall leaves

Enjoy fall fishing at Nebraska's state parks

Fall means some of the best open-water fishing of the year, as Nebraska's fish feed heavily to get ready for winter. With less activity and competition on the water, it's the perfect time to cast a line. To find fishing opportunities at a state park near you, visit the link below and click the "fishing" filter on the left.

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Park Events You'll Enjoy

Arbor Lodge Mansion

Centennial Celebration at Arbor Lodge

Help celebrate the centennial of Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Come on out Sept. 23-24 and enjoy special activities, photographs and displays about the Morton family.

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Go Ape treetops course at night lit up

Mahoney's spooky treetop experience

Mahoney's treetop ropes course, Go Ape, is transforming for Halloween! Frights at Height offers spooky fun after dark, and you can enjoy other Halloween adventures before the sun sets.

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Decorated campsite at Indian Cave State Park

Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave

Enjoy all the fun of Halloween in a beautiful scenic setting. This event includes trick-or-treating, a craft market, haunted hayrack rides, a campsite decorating contest and drive-in pasture movies.

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Additional Park Events

Kids posing for a picture at Ash Hollow Halloween event

Halloween fun at Ash Hollow

Celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail! Enjoy kids' games, concessions, pumpkin picking and decorating, hayrack rides, a costume contest and much more.

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Campsite decorated for Halloween

Haunted camping event at Enders?

Join us for Halloween fun at Enders State Recreation Area Oct. 28-29. Activities include a haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, hayrack ride, pumpkin carving and costume contest.

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Girl carving a pumpkin at a state park event

Pumpkin carving event at Calamus

Pumpkins are the star of the show at this fun event. Enjoy pumpkin carving, an amazing pumpkin display and pumpkin rolling derby, as well as a potluck, kids' games and trick-or-treating.

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