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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

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June packed with fun park events

Spend some time this summer at a Nebraska state park! Many are hosting events in June for all ages and interests, including an accessible birding hike, a star party, a full moon hike, a rafting adventure and living history. Find details on our calendar at the link below, or read about them in a recent press release.

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Aerial view of the new sites and horse pens at Fort Robinson State Park

Fort Robinson receives equestrian campground addition

Horse lovers have new reasons to appreciate the amenities at Fort Robinson State Park. The park saw a $1.2 million expansion of the Mare Barn Campground, bolstering the northwestern Nebraska attraction?s reputation as the state?s premier destination for those traveling with horses.

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Celebrate Chadron State Park's 103rd anniversary

You're invited to help Chadron State Park celebrate its 103rd anniversary. On June 7-8, the park will host a a variety of activities, including live music, food vendors, a beer garden, road races and free paddle boating. Guests can also enjoy a car, truck and bike show, naturalist activities and more.

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Actors performing in a melodrama at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Mahoney's melodramas a Passport stop this year?

Grab the popcorn and get ready to boo at the villain and cheer for the hero. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is hosting three summer melodramas ? and they're a stop on the Nebraska Passport Program this year. Bring the family and enjoy the show, as well as a beautiful park!

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Park Events You'll Enjoy

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Enders Extravaganza is June 8

Enjoy the outdoors as Enders State Recreation Area hosts this special event June 8. Come on out for a barbecue smoke-off, craft show, roping, kayaking, live music and other activities.

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Father's Day Fish Fry at Ponca?

Bring dad out to Ponca State Park for a delicious Father's Day meal. Then stay to take in all the park has to offer, including naturalist programs, 22 miles of trails, wildlife viewing, swimming and fishing.?

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Boat dock at sunset at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area

National Marina Days at Lewis and Clark

Begin this fun event on June 15 with some yoga by the lake. Then stay for boat tours, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt and more, before finishing out the evening with hayrack rides.

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Places to Visit

Visitors walking up to a replica sod house at Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Explore Oregon trail history at Ash Hollow

Ash Hollow was once an oasis stopover for pioneers heading west. Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park to see the wagon ruts, then stay for a picnic and to explore historical displays.

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People boating and fishing at Box Butte Reservoir at dusk with red sun above

A great place to fish: Box Butte Reservoir

Located in western Nebraska, Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area has great water quality and variety for anglers, including northern pike, panfish, walleye, bass and big channel cats.

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Explore Nebraska trails with this new challenge

Looking for ways to get active and spend time with family and friends? Your Parks Adventure is a new challenge where you can visit over 45 designated trails, and prizes are involved! Learn more online.

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