View the Perseid Meteor
Shower
Aug. 12-13
Statewide
You'll have multiple "shooting stars" to wish upon the evening of Aug.
12 and the morning of Aug. 13, during the peak of what is expected to
be the best meteor shower of the year. NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke
recommends heading to a dark area in the suburbs or countryside, and
spending a few hours outside watching the sky. At an expected rate
of about 60-70 meteors per hour, you may see around one meteor per
minute.
By Renae Blum
Hunting Seasons Open
Various dates
Statewide
Lace up your boots and get your gear ready to go – fall
hunting season is here. August and September welcomes
the opening of many hunting seasons, including turkey,
grouse, teal, archery deer and elk. Bring a young person
with you and pass on the tradition. Learn more at
OutdoorNebraska.gov/huntingseasons.
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Time Well Spent
What to Do in August and September
S
ummer is fading and cooler temperatures are on the rise. Welcome in the new season
by enjoying the outdoors to the fullest. Your adventures could include a hunting trip
or two, a visit to the largest outdoor expo in the Midwest and more. To read about
park events across the state, or to learn more about the events listed here, visit
Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
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