June 2020 • Nebraskaland 31
What To Do in June
Photograph the
moon
Throughout the month
Statewide
Photographing the moon, the
brightest object in the night sky, can
be a fun challenge. Nebraskaland
Magazine photographer Justin Haag
recommends investing in a solid
tripod and cable release, shooting in
RAW mode, using a lens with a large
focal length, and planning your shot
ahead of time. June 5 is the next full
moon. For more tips, read Justin's
article, "Those Alluring Orbs," at
NebraskalandMagazine.org.
Photograph and identify
wildfl owers at Gjerloff Prairie
Throughout the month | 4 miles west of Marquette on M Road
One place botanist Gerry Steinauer enjoys taking wildfl ower photos is the
390-acre Gjerloff Prairie west of Marquette. "It's got really great spring
wildfl owers," he said. Park by the barn-like education center to fi nd the
5-mile mowed trail loop. Expect rolling hills, some steep slopes and a great
view of the Platte. For more information, and to fi nd a trail map, visit
prairieplains.org/gjerloff -prairie.
Hike at Indian Cave
State Park
Throughout the month
7 miles northeast of Shubert in
southeastern Nebraska
Hikers of all skill levels can fi nd something
to enjoy at Indian Cave State Park. You'll fi nd
more than 20 miles of trails featuring scenic
oak woodlands and views of the Missouri
River. For the best experience, plan your hike
ahead of time with the park map.
YELLOW
CONEFLOWERS
PHOTO
BY
GERRY
STEINAUER
HIKING
AT
INDIAN
CAVE
STATE
PARK
IN
RICHARDSON
COUNTY
PHOTO
BY
ERIC
FOWLER
