From Nebraska Game and Parks <[email protected]>
Subject Outdoor News: Hot weather fishing, Cowboy Trail at 30, go batty
Date July 10, 2025 7:59 PM
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Hot tips for hot weather fishing

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Hot weather sometimes makes for hard fishing. The key to success may be thinking like a fish and adapting your technique, timing and location to weather conditions. And maybe rethinking your bait presentation and watching the behavior of birds. Sound cryptic? See what advice our fisheries outreach program manager has to offer and then hit the water to try out this advice for yourself.

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Bikers enjoy Nebraska's Cowboy Trail
Celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy Trail

You are invited to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail [ [link removed] ]. Events include a bike ride, a special dinner at the Valentine Trailhead Park and a free social hour atop the scenic, quarter-mile long Cowboy Trail bridge. Registration for the bike ride and the dinner is now open; proceeds from these events will benefit trail improvements on this iconic 317-mile trail stretching from Norfolk to Chadron.

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Summer fishing events

Casting about for something fun do to during these hot summer months? We can help! There are fishing events happening all across the Nebraska, and no matter your age or skill level, we invite you to join in the fun. Bring along your friends or make new ones when you get there. You might find yourself hooked on a whole new way to enjoy the water!   

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North Platte Pow Wow

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park [ [link removed] ] is the site of this three-day gathering featuring traditional dancing, drumming and honoring ceremonies. Events run July 18-20; Friday's grand entry is a must-see event.

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Creatures of the Night

Get an up-close look at the fascinating world of bat at Fort Robinson State Park. This free event is a family-friendly chance to learn more about these secretive denizens of the night and their important role in our ecosystem.

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Author meet and greet

Attention readers: stop in at  Ponca State Park on July 19 for a presentation and chance to meet author William Kent Krueger. Known for his Cork O'Connor series of novels, Krueger's books have won many awards and appear often on bestseller lists.      

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Trail Trek challenges

If you are participating in Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek [ [link removed] ], we invite you to take part in monthly challenges that could turn your hikes into prize-winning journeys. And if you are not participating, come join in the fun! 

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The time to plan fall hunts

These summer months are hard on those who bleed hunter orange. Fall may seem far off, but now is the perfect time to be planning for fall hunting adventures. Visit our website for ideas on new places and publicly available hunting lands.

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Rockford Lake SRA

Read along with Nebraskaland Editor Jeff Kurrus as he uncovers the attractions of this this Gage County hidden gem [ [link removed] ]. Fishing, camping and hiking are just part of the alure the quiet park holds for it's visitors.

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