The Butterfly Explorers
Story and photos by Renae Blum It had been a slow year so far. But not at this moment. Joanne Langabee calls out, “I’ve got an orange and a blue!” Her companion, Holly Hofreiter, responds almost...
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Accept the challenge; give Nebraska Upland Slam a try
Up for a challenge? How about harvesting a ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, greater prairie-chicken and northern bobwhite quail in Nebraska this season. That’s the challenge of the...
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Catch these Game and Parks education events in September
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in September. Here are some opportunities: Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop set for...
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Tentrr provides a new way to camp in Nebraska State Parks
Tentrr, the leader in ready-to-go camping accommodations with over a thousand fully-equipped campsites across the country, announced a new partnership with Nebraska State Parks on Aug. 11, 2022....
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Enders Boat Ramps
There was a recent news release on some boat access improvements being done at Enders Reservoir. I want to share that around: Boat launch improvements underway at Enders Reservoir SRA Boating...
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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Bullfrogs
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is bullfrogs. Justin Haag · Panhandle Afield: Bullfrogs Air Dates: Aug....
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Bullfroggin’ in Nebraska
It is a season that is open here in eastern Nebraska. It is an unusual season, but one that just flat out reeks of adventure, challenge and tremendous entertainment value. It is a season...
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Louisville SRA’s Floating Playground temporarily closed for repairs
Louisville State Recreation Area’s Floating Playground is closed until further notice so repairs may be made to pieces vandalized Aug. 11. The Floating Playground is made up of 70 separate pieces,...
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First Time Fly Fisher
Let me have a little fun with my fellow fly-fishers today: I have heard enough negativity for one week, so before you start sending me more hate mail. . . LIGHTEN UP! My philosophy has always been...
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Cicada Killer Wasps
By Julie Geiser Cicada killer wasps will start emerging from the ground anytime, but these docile wasps only have one thing on their minds: seeking out cicadas. Found across the U.S., these native...
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Cicada Killer Wasps
By Julie Geiser Cicada killer wasps will start emerging from the ground anytime, but these docile wasps only have one thing on their minds: seeking out cicadas. Found across the U.S., these native...
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Trout Slam Update, Summer 2022
It has been a while since I have done a Trout Slam update; here it is: We have had 15 Trout Slams completed so far in 2022. Fourteen different anglers have completed the Trout Slam this year; one...
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Rebuilt boardwalk at Indian Cave State Park now open
Indian Cave State Park’s iconic cave, home to prehistoric Native American petroglyphs, is accessible to the public again now that construction of a new boardwalk and viewing deck is complete. The...
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She Goes Outdoors Podcast: Squirrel Hunting with the Steffens
Small game hunting is one of the best ways to get outdoors, exercise and harvest meat for the family. The Steffen family joins us to chat about squirrel hunting basics and how to get out hunting...
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A Rapid City
Kearney’s new whitewater park By Eric Fowler Even though he hadn’t used it for years, Dylan Knapp brought his whitewater kayak with him when he moved to Kearney in 2021. At the time, he didn’t...
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Boat launch improvements underway at Enders Reservoir SRA
Boating access improvements at Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area in southwest Nebraska have begun and are expected to last through the fall. Public access will be affected. Phase 1 of the...
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Closures planned during park upgrades in north-central Nebraska, Panhandle
Access to certain areas of parks in north-central Nebraska and the Panhandle will be temporarily closed to make way for improvements. Mike Morava, regional superintendent for the Nebraska Game and...
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Fort Robinson, Chadron State Park revise schedules
Fort Robinson State Park and Chadron State Park in northwest Nebraska have revised their schedules for some services as visitors and employees returning to school have prompted staffing changes....
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Wagon Train Update
I have a news release I want to share: Wagon Train SRA lake to be chemically renovated Aug. 10 Wagon Train State Recreation Area lake will be chemically renovated Aug. 10, weather depending, to...
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Panhandle Afield Podcast: Community Science
By Justin Haag A weekly radio segment featuring topics of the Nebraska Panhandle’s great outdoors. This week, the topic is the concept of community science. The program features Alie Mayes,...
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