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DOUG
CARROLL
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JEFF
KURRUS
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CHRIS
MASADA
If you've seen it once, you'll never forget it – and will probably never
regret seeing it again. As Sandhill cranes begin migrating through
Nebraska in mid-February, pick a place for viewing. Popular sites include
Fort Kearny State Historical Park and State Recreation Area, the Crane
Trust Nature and Visitor Center near Alda, and the Iain Nicolson Audubon
Center at Rowe Sanctuary near Gibbon.
Sandhill Crane Viewing
Mid-February
Central Nebraska
Look for Shed Antlers
After hunting season
Statewide
Shed hunting, which some think of as a large-scale
Easter egg hunt, sharpens your observational
skills. Seek areas where deer concentrate to bed
and feed, and places where they have to jump,
such as a fence, creek or ditch. Seek permission
from landowners where necessary.
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Ice Skating at Mahoney State Park
Until mid-March – call ahead for ice conditions
Activity Center and Outdoor Ice Skating Pavilion
Ice skating is an activity for all ages. It makes for a great date night, a fun
family workout or just a memorable afternoon. Give it a try this month!
