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Inspiring outdoor adventure since 1926; published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

In June of 1926, the first issue of Outdoor Nebraska, precursor to NEBRASKAland, was published by the Nebraska Bureau of Game and Fish. In 1958, Outdoor Nebraska began publishing monthly rather than quarterly. In 1964, the name of the monthly magazine was changed from Outdoor Nebraska to NEBRASKAland. Published 10 times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, NEBRASKAland currently has over 22,000 subscribers.

18/07/2025

Summertime bluegill fishing is as American as apple pie, hot dogs and baseball. However, some folks dismiss or look down on bluegill fishing.

It may be a smaller fish, but it’s qualities make it a great catch in every sense.

Read "Eight Reasons to Go Bluegill Fishing" here: https://brnw.ch/21wUg2k

📝: Greg Wagner
📸: Eric Fowler

17/07/2025

It was illegal to play baseball on Sunday until 1913. It was one of Nebraska’s so-called “blue laws” restricting Sunday activities.

Nebraska City ignored the law until a local group called the Law & Order League pressured the sheriff in 1902. But when the sheriff tried to stop a game, “an angry crowd surrounded him and hustled him violently,” in the words of the Nebraska City Daily Tribune. “His revolver was taken away from him.”

Nevertheless, the sheriff arrested four players and took them to the courthouse to post bond.

Read "When Sunday Baseball Was a Crime" here: https://brnw.ch/21wUdWE

📝: David L. Bristow, Nebraska State Historical Society

16/07/2025

"Capturing a sunrise among the wildflowers is always a pleasure. This sunrise, among the striking prairie coneflower and yarrow, was especially appreciated because I witnessed Game and Parks wildlife professionals planting seeds for a mix of native forbs and grasses over the bare ground here in April 2023. I bet the pollinators and wildlife species appreciate the scene even more than I do."

📝&📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine
📍 Bordeaux Wildlife Management Area

15/07/2025

When warm summer weather hits, many people love to be out in a boat. ☀️🛥️

If you relate, read these safety tips to keep everyone on the water safe this summer: https://brnw.ch/21wUal5

📷: Eric Fowler
📝: Julie Geiser

14/07/2025

Sunrise in the canyon. ☀️

📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine
📍: Oglala National Grassland

11/07/2025

There is a lot of screaming in downtown Norfolk these days, especially on a hot summer day. Some are screams of fear, but most are joy from children and a fair share of adults. You hear them nearly every time someone goes over one of the seven drop structures on the North Fork Whitewater Park on an innertube or kayak.

Read "North Fork Whitewater Park" here: https://brnw.ch/21wU4U5

📝&📷: Eric Fowler

10/07/2025

Summer is here and it is a perfect time to float Nebraska’s many miles of water trails.

Whether you're seeking adventure, connection with nature and others, wildlife sightings, or just some fresh air and sunshine, a float trip offers it all. It’s a great way to explore, unwind, and leave technology behind while making lasting memories.

Read "Floating Nebraska Water Trails" here: https://brnw.ch/21wU31Q

📝: Greg Wagner
📷: Eric Fowler

09/07/2025

When you hear the word “safari,” you probably imagine giraffes stretching their necks above the savanna, elephants dust-bathing underneath an acacia tree, or a lion lounging in the heat.

But here in Nebraska, we’ve got a different kind of safari — one that doesn’t require a plane ticket or binoculars the size of your head. It just takes a little curiosity and willingness to look at your surroundings differently.

Read "Urban Wildlife Safari" here: https://brnw.ch/21wU17D

📝: Monica Macoubrie, Wildlife Education Specialist
📷: Eric Fowler

08/07/2025

"Double rainbows are rare, but they remind us that beauty often arrives in layers." - Terri Guillemets

📷: Justin Haag, Nebraskaland Magazine

07/07/2025

The northern catalpa is a tree you likely recognize but may not know by name.

Perhaps you’ve seen it adorned with striking clusters of large, white flowers, standing out like a snow cone amid otherwise green woodlands.

Or maybe, as a child, you were grudgingly sent outside to rake up its huge fallen leaves cluttering the yard.

Most memorably, you and your friends may have ventured into the woods, plucked a few of the catalpa’s cigar-shaped seed pods and pretended to smoke them.

Read "The Northern Catalpa Tree" here: https://brnw.ch/21wTXoJ

📝&📷: Gerry Steinauer, Botanist

04/07/2025

If you’ve ever walked across a Nebraska prairie and noticed small dirt mounds dotting the landscape, heads popping from burrow openings and sharp barking — you’ve likely wandered into a prairie dog town. These animals are more than just quirky, social rodents. They’re engineers, ecosystem builders and, whether we like them or not, central figures in the story of the Great Plains.

Read "Meet the Prairie Dog" here: https://brnw.ch/21wTUp7

📝: Monica Macoubrie
📷: Jeff Kurrus

03/07/2025

Beat the July heat by having too much fun to notice!

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡: Take the opportunity to view bison this month at places like Fort Robinson State Park, Pioneers Park Nature Center in Lincoln, the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center near Alda, Wildlife Safari Park near Ashland or Niobrara Valley Preserve in Brown County.

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐞: Celebrate the Fourth western-Nebraska-style, with an outdoors barbecue set against the rugged, epic backdrop of Fort Robinson State Park. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wTSIe

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞: Experience sunrise views over the Niobrara and Missouri rivers with Niobrara State Park’s new trail rides. Rides last 45–50 minutes, cost $30 per person, and are open to ages 6 and up—no experience needed. Space is limited to six riders. Call 402-857-3373 to book by 6 p.m. the day before.

𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 '𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲' 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: Sometimes a touch of holiday cheer is exactly what you need during a Nebraska summer. Now in its 12th year, this festive celebration at Indian Cave State Park offers activities for both children and adults. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wTSIc

𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤: This summer, explore one of southwestern Nebraska’s best parks for kayaking. Red Willow State Recreation Area offers more than 1,600 acres of water, along with striking views and three secluded coves to explore.

📝: Renae Blum

If you enjoy this type of content, check out the print version of Nebraskaland. Get a 1-year subscription for $18: https://brnw.ch/21wTSId

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In June of 1926, the first issue of Outdoor Nebraska, precursor to Nebraskaland, was published by the Nebraska Bureau of Game and Fish. In 1958, Outdoor Nebraska began publishing monthly rather than quarterly. In 1964, the name of the monthly magazine was changed from Outdoor Nebraska to Nebraskaland. Published 10 times a year by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraskaland currently has over 22,000 subscribers.