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Campground electricity?among Chadron State Park improvements

RV campsite at Chadron State Park

Campers at Chadron State Park soon will have more power ? more electrical power, that is. Later this year, workers are scheduled to upgrade 44 campsites to 50-amp electricity.

With the 25 other campsites that have received the upgrade in recent years, all of the park?s paved camper sites will now have 50 amps.

The improvements complement many other campground upgrades in recent years, including six sites upgraded to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a new showerhouse.

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Nebraskaland photo contest winners now on newsstands

The March issue of Nebraskaland, featuring the winners of the magazine's 2022 photo contest, just hit newsstands. More than 3,500 contest entries were submitted through Instagram, with three winners selected in the categories of Wildlife, Flora, Scenic, Invertebrates and Recreation, as well as one Best of Show winner. Buy your copy today and check out these stunning images!?

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Catch these Game and Parks education events in March

Ready to learn something new? Game and Parks educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in March, including homeschool hikes, preschool programs, Winter Family Nature Club and more.

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Game and Parks to host fly-tying workshops in March

Anglers can learn the basics of fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. Nebraska Game and Parks will host fly-tying workshops March 8 and 12 at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln.

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Low oxygen causing problems for Sandhills lakes

Winter Storm Diaz, the massive blizzard that moved across Nebraska in December 2022, now has claimed less visible victims ? countless fish in at least 20 Sandhills and Panhandle lakes.

Low oxygen levels have been recorded in many of the regions? shallow, highly vegetated lakes. As anglers are reporting dead plants and fish on their underwater cameras, people making long trips to Sandhills lakes for fishing in the near future likely will be disappointed.

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Nature program at Schramm

Are you curious about what you can find in nature? Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area to explore the park's geologic outcrop and the park trails. Ask questions and discover history with us on Feb. 26.

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Visit us at the Omaha Boat Sports and Travel show

Plan your outdoor adventures this weekend in Omaha! Visit the Game and Parks booth at the Omaha Boat Sports and Travel Show, and get personalized recommendations and answers from our staff.

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Try eBird app to find more birds

As you're out birding this month, use the free eBird app to find more birds and share and track your sightings. You may discover a birding hotspot right in your own neighborhood, or find a place to take a birding trip to.

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At-risk species spotlight: White-tailed jackrabbit

Jackrabbits are always a treat to see. Their awkwardly large ears and eyes and long hind legs give them a cartoonish appearance. Take a moment to learn more about an at-risk species of jackrabbit in Nebraska.

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Learn where you can see bald eagles?

Is there an animal more majestic than the bald eagle? Once endangered, this species is now flourishing across the country. In Nebraska, winter offers arguably the best opportunities to see this beautiful bird.?

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Late winter scouting for spring turkeys

Scouting well in advance of the season opener is the best way to improve your odds of a successful spring wild turkey hunt, particularly for the archery season. Here are some tips to help you in your pre-season scouting.?

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