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2017 park entry permits available on Game and Parks’ website

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LINCOLN – The 2017 vehicle park entry permits for Nebraska state parks are now available on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website. Persons purchasing these permits through the website will be able to print a temporary permit upon completion of their transaction. The physical permit will be mailed to the address provided, typically within 10 days. Temporary permits are valid through noon Central time on Jan. 15, 2017. Beginning in 2017, there is a separate permit for vehicles licensed …

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Experience state parks during Winterfest

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LINCOLN – Winterfest is officially underway. Now through April, state parks across Nebraska are celebrating the season through more than a dozen festive public events and special seasonal offerings. During Winterfest’s Christmas-themed events, guests can sit for free family portraits, enjoy holiday dinners and live theater, and participate in crafts, horse-drawn park tours, educational programs and more. Among the activities slated for this winter: — Christmas in the Woods, Dec. 10 and 17, Ponca State Park, where guests can bake …

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Mahoney SP’s Lodge Restaurant open on Christmas Day

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LINCOLN – The Lodge Restaurant at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park will be open on Dec. 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a holiday meal. Christmas diners will be able to enjoy a New York Strip carving station and a seafood buffet. The price is $25.95 for adults, $19.99 for seniors, and $12.95 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under age 5 eat for free. Make reservations by calling the park at 402-944-2523, extension 7127. A park entry permit is required.

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Enjoy holiday, winter festivities at Ponca State Park

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LINCOLN – Celebrate the season with winter and holiday fun at Ponca State Park (SP). Now through the last day of winter, the park offers a variety of seasonal events for the whole family. Christmas in the Woods features crafts, educational programs, free family portraits and lighted hayrack rides. The event is held each Saturday now through Dec. 17. Show off your handiwork during the 3rd Annual Snowman Building Contest, open now through March 19. The first place prize is …

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Lake Minatare Opening to Birdwatchers Dec. 10

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The public will have a unique opportunity for viewing birds during an event at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event marks the only opportunity for the public to access the 2,158-acre reservoir on the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge for its annual closure between Oct. 15 and Jan. 14. Birdwatchers who want to participate in the one-day event may arrive at the lighthouse on Lakeview Point any time between 8-11 a.m. Binoculars, spotting scopes and …

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Family-friendly archery on tap Dec. 3 at Platte River SP

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LINCOLN – Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a fun day of free archery Dec. 3 at Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park. All ages and experience levels are welcome for this event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Archery, 3-D archery, crossbows and tomahawk throwing will be available. There also will be campground games, kids’ crafts and a Nerf …

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Fort Atkinson SHP to host deer sausage-making class

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LINCOLN – Learn how to make deer sausage during a hands-on class Dec. 4 at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. Participants will make deer brats, deer summer sausage and deer breakfast sausage. Snacks and recipes will be provided. Cure Cooking of Fort Calhoun will lead the class, which costs $35. Space is limited. The fort also will host a fresh venison cooking class on Dec. 11. To register for these classes, visit CureCooking.com/DeerClasses. Fort Atkinson is located seven blocks east …

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Day of fun, educational activities planned for Nov. 12 at Ponca SP

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LINCOLN – Get outdoors for a fall day of fun, educational activities for all ages Nov. 12 at Ponca State. Take an introductory archery course from 9-11 a.m. using the park’s equipment. Participants must be at least 5 years of age. At 1 p.m., Critter Corner will introduce guests to wildlife found along the Missouri River. A scavenger hunt hike at 3 p.m. will give participants a chance to win prizes by identifying trees, collecting leaves and searching for tracks …

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Enjoy live theater at Mahoney State Park

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LINCOLN – Bring the family for dinner and a play at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park this holiday season. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 18, the park will be showing an original, family-friendly play, “Making Spirits Bright.” Visitors will receive 10 percent off of a buffet meal at the Lodge Restaurant with the purchase of a ticket. The play tells the story of a couple who have all the trappings of a happy life, but have lost the Christmas spirit. …

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Fall – Perfect for Outdoor Cooking

The fall season is here and the holidays are just around corner.  Don’t let the chill in the air keep you from cooking outdoors.  From cooler temperatures and colorful leaves, fall is an excellent time to cook outdoors and here’s why: Enjoy the warmth No sweat, preparing a meal over hot coals or wood logs is more comfortable in cooler weather. Also as the days get shorter, the warmth of the fire’s glow is simply relaxing. No Bugs The cooler …

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