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Starry view over Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Opportunities in your Nebraska state parks

Girls standing by Great Park Pursuit post
Great Park Pursuit continues through October

There's still plenty of time to get in on the fun of the Great Park Pursuit! Teams can continue visiting parks in this treasure hunt-style adventure through October, with the possibility of winning prizes. It's a great excuse to do some traveling and spend time outdoors.

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Milky Way over Merritt Reservoir
Merritt Reservoir SRA certified as International Dark Sky Park

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its Sandhills location providing spectacular astronomical views, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park.?Merritt has hosted the annual Nebraska Star Party each summer for 29 years, and is the first Nebraska site?certified by the International Dark-Sky Association. Plan a trip to see the amazing night sky views!

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Couple sitting in front of Tentrr campsite
Tentrr sites offer great fall camping opportunities

Have you tried Tentrr, the newest way to experience Nebraska's state parks? These ready-to-go campsites are an easy way to experience the outdoors in comfort. And now is the perfect time of year to give it a try, with cool fall breezes and less-busy parks. Book your spot today!

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Additional Opportunities


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Find your fall fishing destination

If you're looking for a place to fish, check out the 2022 Fishing Forecast. Compiled by fishing biologists, it lists the best spots around the state for various species ? and many Nebraska state parks made the list! Check it out online.

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Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area at sunset [ [link removed] ]
2023 Nebraskaland calendar available

The 2023 Nebraskaland Magazine Calendar is here! Filled with images of scenic wild Nebraska, it's a perfect fit for the home or office, and includes images of several Nebraska state parks. Buy a copy for yourself or a friend, and enjoy beautiful photos all year.

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Discover Nebraska history on these trails

Nebraska?s state parks hold a wealth of history that can be discovered by walking a few of the trails tied to the past. Here are our top suggestions for parks to visit when you?re ready for a good stroll that allows you to explore ? and experience ? Nebraska history.

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Park Events You'll Enjoy


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Explore the past at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, fabric printing, seed beadwork and much more!

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Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

Have some Halloween fun at Indian Cave State Park in October. The park will be hosting haunted hayrack rides, drive-in movies and trick-or-treating. Ponca State Park will be hosting Halloween events too; check our calendar [ [link removed] ] for details.

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Living history at Fort Atkinson

Experience the world of Fort Atkinson as it may have been in the 1820s. Reenactors will demonstrate spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, coopering and more, with soldiers marching and special presentations.

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