Free Fishing and Park Entry Day

May 6, 2016 Leave a comment


Enjoy an afternoon of fishing or exploring state parks, recreation areas and historical parks on May 21 – no permit purchase required. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is held annually on the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend.

“It’s kind of an open house in our great outdoors,” said Nebraska Game and Parks Public Information Officer Greg Wagner. “Special hands-on, family-friendly events will be held around the state.”

Below are several events planned for May 21. A full list is posted at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.

Platte River State Park – Free Fishing Clinic (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.): Bringing your own poles and bait is encouraged, but a limited number of rod and reel poles and bait will be provided. All people and organizations are welcome to enjoy this event and the rest of the park.

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area – Free Park Entry Day (9 a.m. – noon): Activities will include a birding hike, a wildflower hike and kids’ crafts.

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area – BioBlitz 2016 (5 a.m. – 9 p.m., but come and go as well): Spend the day in free guided activities and nature walks. Become a citizen scientist as you measure, record and catalogue Nebraska’s diverse flora and fauna, all data that scientists will use. Be prepared to tromp through weeds and forest and get muddy in streams.

Camping, lodging and all other user fees still apply at state park areas. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations.

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West Entrance to Lake Wanahoo SRA Reopened

December 11, 2015 Leave a comment


The west entrance to Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area has reopened following completion of a paving project. The campground and boat ramp have also reopened to public use.

The entrance closed on Nov. 18 while the entrance road was paved. The campground and boat ramp – both of which were accessible via the west entrance – also closed during this time.

While the entrance, campground and boat ramp have all reopened, some construction work is still being completed around the park.

The paving project was a joint effort between the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District.

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