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State parks offer Halloween fun in October

A Nebraska state park campsite at night, decorated for Halloween with lights

Nebraska's state parks are your place for Halloween fun. More than a dozen state park areas are hosting family-friendly events on weekends in October, including trick-or-treating, haunted hayrack rides, campsite decorating contests and much more.

See the full schedule at the link below, or browse our events calendar to find an event near you.

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Help celebrate Nebraska Reptile Month

October is Nebraska Reptile Month, and we've planned a series of events and activities that you can take part in. People of all ages can participate in the Nebraska Reptile Month Art Contest, and several reptile-themed events will take place, as well. Learn more at the link below.

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Grab the 2025 Nebraskaland Calendar

Treat yourself to stunning images of Nebraska that you can enjoy all year long. Nebraskaland Magazine's 2025 calendar is now available, with spectacular images of Nebraska wildlife and wild places by our talented staff. It also includes timely tips on what to look for in nature as the seasons pass. 

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Silhouette of a boat at Sherman Reservoir as the sun sets

Sherman accessibility project temporarily to close two boat ramps

Improved accessibility is coming to Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area, temporarily affecting the availability of some boat ramps. The project begins Sept. 28 and will improve wheelchair access to the boat docks.

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OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES

The exterior of Arbor Lodge Mansion in fall, with large white pillars

Living history at Arbor Lodge

On Sept. 27-29, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park will come alive with trades and talents of the past. Take in demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric dyes, seed beadwork, leather crafting and more.

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Music festival at Fremont Lakes

Sit back and enjoy live, local music Sept. 28 during the Continental Drift Music Festival. Hosted by Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, this grassroots event features nearly a dozen artists.

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People fishing at a dock at Fort Robinson State Park

Community Fishing Night at Fort Robinson

Are you new to fishing? Or want to get back into the sport? We invite you to join us Sept. 29 at Fort Robinson State Park, where friendly instructors and loaner equipment will be waiting.

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A boy drags duck decoys across a lake

Youth waterfowl season kicks off soon

Heads up, hunters: The youth waterfowl season is about to begin. The season is Sept. 28-29 in zone 2, with other season dates in October. See page 22 of the Waterfowl Guide for more info.

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A brown trout laying in water against fall leaves

The appeal of fishing in the fall

Autumn is Daryl Bauer's favorite time of year for open water fishing. Here are some of his top reasons why you should think twice before abandoning your fishing gear for the season.

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A display showing different types of Nebraska nuts

How to forage for wild nuts in the fall

The next time you take a walk in the woods, gather some delicious wild or homegrown nuts, especially black walnuts, pecans and hickories. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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