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7 outdoor activities to try after dark
When summer heat drives you indoors, one solution may be to spend time outdoors after dark. Bring a friend and try one of these seven activities.
For example, did you know fishing can be pretty great in low light? Or that there are a lot of animals you can see or hear at night? Read on for some tips to use this summer.
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Last chance to enter bighorn lottery for Nebraska residents
Attention, Nebraskans: It's not too late to win the hunt of a lifetime. Enter our bighorn sheep lottery before 5 p.m. CST Aug. 2, 2024, for the chance to harvest a full-curl ram this December. The lucky winner could be you.
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Enter drawing for half-price youth hunt/fish combo permits
Know a young Nebraskan who would appreciate a lifetime of hunting and fishing? Enter our online drawing through Aug. 4 for the chance to buy a youth lifetime hunt/fish combo permit for half the price (the rest is paid for via program sponsors). This drawing is for hunt/fish combo permits only; learn more online.
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The adventure continues with trails challenge
Thank you to everyone who has participated in Your Parks Adventure so far! We have loved following your trail treks across Nebraska.
There's plenty of time to participate in this fun outdoor challenge! Embark on Your Parks Adventure until Oct. 31, 2024, for a chance to explore the state and be eligible for prizes. Learn more and submit your entries at our website.
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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES
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 Fishing night at Red Willow
Red Willow State Recreation Area offers some great fishing; come explore it with us on Aug. 14. Fishing instructors and equipment will be available.
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 Learn how to attract hummingbirds
Birders of all levels are invited to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park to learn about Nebraska's resident hummingbirds and how to attract them. Join us Aug. 6.
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 Explore nature after nightfall
Come discover how fascinating nature can be after nightfall. Platte River State Park is a hosting an event Aug. 9 with activities for all interests after dusk.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Reject these excuses not to wear a life jacket
Nebraska Game and Parks staff tend to hear some the same answers when they ask boaters and swimmers why they aren't wearing a life jacket. Here's why those reasons don't hold up.
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 Beavers: The builders of the wild
Beavers are the architect of the Plains, shaping landscapes with their amazing dams and lodges. In this new article by a wildlife educator, let's take a closer look at how beavers live and adapt.
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 Ask questions and share fishing tips
Find a community of fellow anglers at the Nebraska Fishing Facebook page. This is a great place to share photos of an amazing catch or to ask advice on any fishing questions you might have.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Backcountry campsite at Indian Cave State Park.
Eric Fowler/Nebraskaland Magazine
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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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