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Spend Father's Day outdoors!
Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day — and time together, in nature, may be the best gift for the dad in your life.
Pick a nearby state park for a picnic or hike! Some are hosting special events or buffets. Or bring Dad out to his favorite hunting or fishing spot. (Annual permits for all these options make a great gift! Buy online or wherever permits are sold.)
Need a last-minute gift? Consider a stunning photo print or a limited-time discount on a Nebraskaland Magazine subscription.
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New: Sunrise trail rides, stargazing at Niobrara State Park
Enjoy unforgettable experiences, plus limited-time cabin discounts, at Niobrara State Park! Sign up for the park's new sunrise trail rides, as seen on the Discovery Channel. Riders will experience spectacular views atop winding river bluffs.
Love stargazing? This secluded park is known for its dark skies; pristine Milky Way views are not uncommon. Book a Star Package to enjoy an easy-to-use telescope in your cabin.
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Calamus Reservoir reopens campground, boat ramp
A nearly year-long project at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area, which improved campgrounds, roadways and more, is now complete! As of June 6, the Nunda Shoal boat ramp has reopened and campground reservations are back.
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Game and Parks' Alliance office to move temporarily
Starting June 16, Nebraska Game and Parks' northwest district office in Alliance will move temporarily, allowing a new service center to be built. The old building's infrastructure was significantly failing.
The temporary location is at 1317 W. Third St. Hours of operation and the office’s phone number will remain the same.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 See nature up-close at Ponca State Park
Working alongside experts, enjoy finding and identifying all kinds of wildlife at Ponca State Park on June 21, from tiger beetles to small mammals and birds. This adventure is fun for kids, too!
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 Explore new ways to fish, plus fishing basics
Ever wanted to try something like fly-fishing, bowfishing or kayak fishing? Or just learn some fishing basics? Then this event on June 28 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is for you.
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 Celebrate a water wonderland
Try some yoga by a scenic lake, or hop onto a boat tour! Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area will host its annual Marina Day event June 14, with plenty of water-centric fun for all ages.
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POPULAR ONLINE
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 Nonprofit spreads the joy of fishing
For some folks, whether you live in an assisted care facility, have impaired vision, or perhaps are facing the end of your life, it's hard to go out and fish. A Nebraska nonprofit seeks to change that.
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 Ways you can help pollinators
Pollinators like bees, butterflies and beetles are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat! Ahead of National Pollinator Week, consider these tips for helping these critters.
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 How to identify catfish species
Summer is a prime time to catch catfish. While their "whiskers," or barbels, scream "catfish," it's trickier to know if you've got a blue, flathead or channel cat, or a male versus a female.
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FEATURED PHOTO
From Nebraskaland Magazine:
 Monarch butterfly in a patch of thickspike gayfeather, a native wildflower species.
Renae Blum/Nebraskaland Magazine
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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