Memorial Day Events at State Parks

May 24, 2016 Leave a comment


LINCOLN – Enjoy the outdoors at more than a dozen events in Nebraska state parks over the Memorial Day weekend, May 28 – 30.

The events are as diverse as the parks themselves. They include:

May 28 – Migratory Bird Day, Indian Cave State Park (SP): Participate in a guided bird hike, a fish fry, outdoor movie and a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt.

May 28 – Trout Presentation and Clinic, Two River State Recreation Area (SRA): Watch a presentation on trout, trout fishing, hatcheries, bait and more.

May 29 – SAC Museum Portable Dome Planetarium – Constellations of the Night Sky, Two Rivers SRA: Lie inside the dome-shaped planetarium and watch a constellation of the night sky show.

May 28 – 29 – Fun Day at Niobrara, Niobrara SP: Take part in a birding hike, an educational program with a wildlife biologist, a buffalo cookout and other activities.

May 28 – 30 – Living History Demonstrations, Fort Kearny State Historical Park: Visit an 1860s soldiers’ camp and watch wood carving demonstrations.

A park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the parks. To learn more information and to see all events, visit Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.org. For more information about Nebraska state parks, visit: OutdoorNebraska.gov/Parks.

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New Sled Run at Chadron State Park

November 28, 2015 Leave a comment


With the northwestern Nebraska countryside adorned in white the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging people to grab their sleds and take a downhill ride at one of its state parks.

Chadron State Park has a new sled run for visitors to enjoy. This summer, with winter in mind, staff cleared and mowed an area just north of the park’s highest parking lot. The obstruction-free run, which is near the Soapweed Picnic Shelter just off the paved loop around the park, is about 100 yards long.

“We hope this will provide a safe an enjoyable activity at the park in the upcoming winter months,” said Gregg Galbraith, park superintendent. “Chadron State Park has long been a popular place for sledders but we haven’t really had a place especially designed for it. We expect this new site to be popular.”

Galbraith said the sled run’s location in a “bowl area” will provide some protection from strong north winds. Also, the restroom at the Soapweed Shelter is available for those who need it.

The sledding is free but vehicles entering Chadron State Park must have a 2015 park entry permit. The permits are available online at OutdoorNebraska.org, the park headquarters or from other vendors throughout the state.

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