28 Nebraskaland • May 2025
Outdoor Nebraska
By Renae Blum
For Nebraskans, May is a time of year when it's easy to be
excited about spending time outdoors. Here are a few ways to
use that time.
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Forage for wild
asparagus
Late April through May; prime
time is mid- to late-May
statewide
Boasting a fresher, more vibrant
fl avor, wild asparagus is a popular
spring edible in Nebraska. It prefers
sunny, moist spots near water in
rich saline or alkaline soil. Try
searching irrigation canals, ditches,
waterways, roadsides, fencerows
and pastures or meadows — even
old homesteads or farmsteads.
Always get landowner permission
and remember foraging for
wild asparagus isn't permitted
at Nebraska Game and Parks
properties. Search "Stalking
Wild Asparagus" at Magazine.
OutdoorNebraska.gov for more tips.
JENNY NGUYEN-WHEATLEY, NEBRASKALAND
Bring your horse on a
spring trail ride
May 10, 9 a.m. MT | Enders Reservoir State
Recreation Area
You may have heard of Enders' Fall Trail Ride, but did
you know it's a spring occurrence, too? Bring your
horse, meet other horse enthusiasts and experience
the beauty of Enders in spring, from greening trees to
new wildlife. Riders can also take in lake views and a
scenic landscape of rolling hills. Call the park offi ce to
register at 308-394-5118. Horses are not provided for
the trail ride, and a state park entry permit is required.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
