Bats usually are in the spotlight only around Halloween and during Bat Appreciation Week. However, we are going to break the norm, because Aug…
Burrowing owls, as their name suggests, nest in underground burrows excavated by semi-fossorial animals, such as ground squirrels, prairie dog…
For those of us involved in the hunting lifestyle and its year-round process, summer means a myriad of things to do if we are to have a safe, …
Separating fact and fiction for these unique mammals.
Moths are not just the dull-brown insects that swarm around your porch lights at night. They play important ecological roles as prey for many predators and are pollinators of night-blooming flowers.
Chug Bug. Jitterbug. Hula Popper. Creek Chub Knuckle-Head. Zara Spook.
Many people don’t know about a small raptor known as the Mississippi kite. It is a graceful bird worth admiring. And it’s making a comeback.
Branched Oak State Recreation Area northwest of Lincoln is a busy place. Especially in the summer. Which makes sense considering the 1,800-acr…
Many water parks across Nebraska offer more features than the pools in Lincoln. Here are some of them.
Unpainted plastic crankbait blanks are available online at $1 or less each. You can just add paint and hooks and get them to the water.
Fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission study northern pike at Lake Wanahoo and Flanagan Lake each spring to assess th…
Find out the hottest spots to stay cool. Nebraska may be landlocked, but the state's waterways offer a number of places to enjoy the sand and …
Summer is a perfect time to float Nebraska’s many miles of water trails. There are many reasons to take a float trip on flowing water.
Follow these tips to reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water.