28 Nebraskaland • July 2019
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
Don't sit around waiting for hunting season to begin. There are
many ways to enjoy the outdoors now: wildlife watching,
stargazing, fi shing, even sand castle building. Read on for
more.
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Celebrate the
Fourth of July at
a Nebraska State
Park
July 4 | Statewide
Whether your ideal Fourth of
July includes grilling, fi shing,
fi reworks, swimming or simply
enjoying the outdoors, you can
fi nd it at a Nebraska state park
or recreation area. Some parks
will also have Fourth of the July
events; learn more at Calendar.
OutdoorNebraska.gov.
Attend Kites and Castles
July 27 | Lake McConaughy State
Recreation Area
Take a trip out to Nebraska's largest lake and
spend a fun afternoon sculpting a creation on the
white sandy beaches – you may win an award
in the sand castle building contest! More info at
kitesandcastles.com.
PHOTO
BY
JULIE
GEISER
PHOTO
BY
JEFF
KURRUS
PHOTO
BY
JULIE
GEISER
PHOTO
BY
ROCKY
HOFFMANN
Water
Wonders
July 13, 10 a.m.
Wildcat Hills State
Recreation Area
