28 Nebraskaland • June 2025
Boat and fi sh at Lake Minatare
All month | Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
At over 2,000 acres, Lake Minatare is the Panhandle's largest body of water.
June is a prime time for both boating and fi shing at this popular destination,
with many visitors combining the two. Boaters and campers alike love the
wooded scenery, and in June, water levels typically reach the tree-lined
shores, off ering prime fi shing opportunities for species like walleye and
channel catfi sh. Learn more and make reservations at OutdoorNebraska.gov.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
Summer is here, with great fi shing, camping and
plenty more to do outside. Find a loved one and try
one of these opportunities this month!
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Participate in the Nebraska
Bumble Bee Atlas
June 1 – Sept. 30 | Statewide
Have fun exploring, learning and helping wildlife
with this fun community science project. Since 2019,
hundreds of Nebraskans like you have participated
in the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas, helping scientists
document bumble bees across the state. Participating
is easy, and no previous experience is required. Attend
an in-person training in June and July or use the online
training portal to get up to speed. Learn more and sign up
at BumbleBeeAtlas.org.
BRIANNA NUGENT
Attend a 'Moon Walk' on
the Cowboy Trail
June 11, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Meet at
the Cowboy Trail parking lot about
5 miles west of Norfolk
Help celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy
Trail with a fun evening stroll. The "Stars,
Strolls & S'mores" event on June 11 kicks off
with a scavenger hunt and hike to Broken
Bridge, followed with s'mores by the fi re and
presentations from local experts. This event
is free and open to the public, so invite your
friends and family. See more details and what to
bring at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
