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Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

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Enjoy Halloween festivities at a state park

Halloween festivities are headed to state parks across Nebraska, with everything from haunted hayrack rides and trick-or-treating to pumpkin carving and costume contests. Browse our event calendar to find an event near you — and enjoy the fun of Halloween amongst the beauty of nature.

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Nebraska Game and Parks launches 'Parks in Full Color' campaign

Nebraska Game and Parks is seeking donations to help bring the beauty of our state parks to everyone, including those with color blindness. We aim to provide EnChroma color-blindness glasses kits so that our visitors can fully enjoy activities like hiking, fishing and birdwatching in Nebraska's state parks.

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Additional Opportunities

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Last month for free trails program

It's not too late to get in on Your Parks Adventure, but hurry, as the program ends Oct. 31. Visit up to 45 designated trail locations and submit your photo for the chance to win some great prizes.

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State parks with great fall color

Fall color will be appearing soon in Nebraska's state parks; make plans now to catch the amazing displays. Here are nine parks that offer beautiful color plus amenities like hiking or lodging.

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Three areas see boating access improvements

One state recreation area, along with two wildlife management areas, have received upgrades to their boating access. Read more and plan a visit the next time you go boating.

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Park Events You'll Enjoy

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Halloween at Buffalo Bill Ranch

Every weekend in October, Halloween fun is coming to Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, including horseback riding, axe throwing, a giant hay slide, zipline, petting zoo and much more.

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Living history at Arbor Lodge

Come over to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on Oct. 5-6 for "Down on the Farm"-themed living history. Explore special displays and demonstrations about prairie life and the Morton family.

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Reenactors gather outside a doorway at Fort Atkinson at night, lit by candlelight

Get tickets to the Candlelight Tour

Grab them before they're gone! Some tickets still remain for Fort Atkinson's popular Candlelight Tour, where you can experience scenes from the fort's past in each room you visit. Don't miss it!

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