LINCOLN, Neb. – A Name the Chicks Contest for two male peregrine falcons raised at the Nebraska Capitol building is underway and continues through June 13. Following that deadline, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will select the top five entries. The public then will be allowed to vote for …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Life at an 1820s military post will be depicted at Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on June 2-3. Military and civilian activities will highlight the day, with many hands-on activities for the children. Visit with the soldiers, laundresses, coopers, blacksmiths, butter makers and …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The east half of a double-wide boat ramp at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area’s Victory Lake is closed temporarily for inspection, effective immediately, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The west half of the ramp remains open, but it also may need to be closed …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Women experienced in kayaking may participate in a Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman trip July 20-22 at Niobrara State Park. Participants will kayak the Niobrara River on July 20 and then the Niobrara and Missouri rivers on July 21. The cost for the trip, limited to 25 participants …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Boaters should not take safety for granted. Since May 19-25 is National Safe Boating Week, the Boating Safety Section of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission suggests ways boaters may reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water. Wear …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin taking reservations for new cabins at Medicine Creek State Recreation Area (SRA) at 9 a.m. Central Time on May 24. Two of the four cabins built at this SRA located 8 miles north of Cambridge in Frontier County will …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Landowners in parts of south-central Nebraska have until July 1 to enroll wheat stubble acres into an incentive program offered under the South-Central Focus on Pheasants Initiative. The goals of the program are to increase and improve pheasant habitat, increase bird populations and provide additional public hunting …
LINCOLN, Neb. – A living history demonstration of an 1860s soldier camp will be re-enacted at Fort Kearny State Historical Park on May 26-28. The demonstration is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26-27 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 28, with a cannon firing at 2 p.m. each day. There …
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is developing a mobile application for smart phones to help users connect to the outdoors while on the go. Commissioners will hear a staff report on the project May 25 at their meeting in Blair. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. …
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraskans have more than 80 state park areas to enjoy this summer. These parks offer a variety of activities for all ages. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offers the following summer park schedule to help Nebraskans plan vacations or trips to parks. A park entry permit …
