LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking information on vandalism at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area. The Martin Bay RV dump station was damaged beyond repair sometime between the night of Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. There are no suspects at this time. A vehicle had illegally driven off-road up the bank at the back of Martin Bay over the top of the dump station’s septic tanks. The vehicle got stuck, and then caused the damage while …
Read More »Day of fun, educational activities planned for Nov. 5 at Ponca SP
LINCOLN – Enjoy an autumn day of fun and education for all ages Nov. 5 at Ponca State (SP). 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. An outdoor cooking class at 3 p.m. will allow participants to cook treats in a Dutch oven over a campfire. A park permit is required …
Read More »2016 Great Park Pursuit winners announced
LINCOLN – Dozens of teams won prizes in the 2016 Great Park Pursuit, hosted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Recreation and Park Association. The following teams won the challenge’s top prizes: — $1,500 outdoor recreation package grand prize: Road Trip Adventures, Papillion — $750 outdoor recreation package: Conklin Bushwhackers, Juniata — $500 outdoor recreation package: Recycled Fish Stewards, Ralston — Two-night cabin stay and 2017 NEBRASKAland calendar: Foot Stompers, Seward — Two-night cabin stay: Van …
Read More »River Valley Artisans and Craft Market Nov. 5-6 at Mahoney SP
LINCOLN – Enjoy browsing through beautiful handcrafted art or begin your Christmas shopping early at the River Valley Artisans and Craft Market Nov. 5-6 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. This event is a showcase for handmade items of various kinds. Vendors will show jewelry, jewelry boxes, alpaca socks and scarves, stained glass, suncatchers, birdhouses, photography, metal signs, pottery, spices, duck decoys, digital painted art, lighted jars and bottles, wine bottle spoon rests, and more. Hours for the show are …
Read More »Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Mahoney State Park
LINCOLN – On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, the Lodge Restaurant at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP) will offer a holiday meal with both traditional and nontraditional menu items for the whole family. A ham and turkey carving station will be available, along with traditional holiday fixings. Hours for the meal are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost for adults is $25.95; meals for kids ages 5 to 12 are $12.95. Kids under 5 eat free. To make your …
Read More »Lake McConaughy SRA trash cleanup day is Nov. 5
LINCOLN – Lake McConaughy-area residents are encouraged to participate in a trash cleanup day Nov. 5 at the state recreation area (SRA). The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is partnering with Keep Keith County Beautiful and Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID) for this effort from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commission staff will be headquartered at three locations around the SRA. Each location will provide materials such as trash bags, buckets, pickers and orange vests. UTVs will …
Read More »Spring Park campground at Lake McConaughy reopens
LINCOLN – The Spring Park primitive campground at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area has reopened. The campground was closed for cleanup after it sustained storm damage Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service estimated winds in the area of more than 65 mph, which caused significant tree and road damage. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission employees began cleanup of the area in mid-September. “This campground is popular with hunters, and our staff worked hard to get it cleaned up in …
Read More »Fort Atkinson SHP to host deer processing class
LINCOLN – Learn all aspects of deer processing during a hands-on, three-part class at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park. The class will cover field care and curing on Oct. 23, sausage making on Dec. 4 and fresh venison cooking on Dec. 11. Cure Cooking of Fort Calhoun will lead the class, which costs $35 per class or $90 for all three. Space is limited. To register, visit CureCooking.com/DeerClasses. Fort Atkinson is located seven blocks east of U.S. Highway 75 near …
Read More »Special deer hunts at Mahoney SP, Platte River SP, Schramm Park SRA
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering special antlerless deer hunting opportunities within Eugene T. Mahoney and Platte River state parks (SP), as well as Schramm Park State Recreation Area (SRA). Successful applicants will be issued a special access permit that allows them to hunt antlerless deer in designated areas of a park on certain dates, using specific equipment. Successful applicants and interested alternates must attend an orientation session in order to receive the access permit. Applications, …
Read More »Trout stockings rescheduled in south-central Nebraska
LINCOLN – Several rainbow trout stockings in south-central Nebraska have been rescheduled by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The stocking of 10-inch trout will enhance fishing opportunities this fall and winter. Holdrege City Lake, 2,000 trout; Fort Kearny State Recreation Area (SRA) No. 6, Kearney, 1,200, trout; and Windmill SRA No. 2, Gibbon, 600 trout, will be stocked Oct 24 instead of Oct. 6. Oxford City Lake, 300 trout; Lexington City Lake, 750 trout; and Elm Creek, Red Cloud, …
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