28 Nebraskaland • December 2021
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
In between holiday shopping and family get-togethers, make sure to
add some outdoor fun to your schedule. These activities may be just
the breather you and your family need.
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Take pictures at Chadron State Park
Year-round | Chadron
Nestled in the distinctive buttes and canyons of Nebraska's Pine Ridge,
Chadron State Park is a lovely place to pursue winter photography, with or
without snow. Between the trails in the park and on the adjacent Nebraska
National Forest, there's more than 100 miles of trails and old roads to explore.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
View eagles and waterfowl
All month | Statewide
This month, take the opportunity to view eagles and
waterfowl in person, which can be spotted on large
bodies of open water. Good locations include Carter
Lake, Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake McConaughy, Lake
Ogallala, Harlan County Reservoir and DeSoto National
Wildlife Refuge. Pick a time when the water isn't frozen
or iced over, and make sure to bring your binoculars or
spotting scopes.
BOB GRIER, NEBRASKALAND
