OUTDOORS Danish Alps State Recreation Area, Hubbard SKIPPING INTO SPRING LIKE . . . Hunt, cast and camp // Pine Ridge and lake views // Epic fi sh tales Spring in Nebraska brings sunshine, blooms and the sound of . . . gobbling? Yep! In fact, Nebraska hosts some of the nation’s best turkey hunting, with prime opportunity and large swaths of public hunting lands in the northwest area of the state. Here, Nebraska’s picturesque Pine Ridge forms where lush, rolling hills give rise to stony buttes and towering pine boughs. Just make sure to get a turkey permit before you set out. Is fi shing more your speed? There’s no need to wait until summer to start! Whether you like to stick to the shore or venture out on the boat, spring is the time to get out and start casting. The Salt Valley Lakes near Lincoln are hot spots for spring fi shing every year, offering a range of camping amenities and the chance to easily move between lakes for new experiences. Or, visit Danish Alps State Recreation Area near Hubbard, where you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, channel catfi sh and walleye in well-stocked Kramper Reservoir. Salt Valley Lakes, Lincoln Pro Tip: Hook up your hunting, fi shing or state park permit using Nebraska Game & Parks’ new permit website at ngpc-home.ne.gov. Danish Alps State Recreation Area, Hubbard 32 VisitNebraska.com CREDIT: FOWLER/NEBRASKALAND MAGAZINE, NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION FISH ON!
Nebraska Official State Travel Guide The Official 2020 Not-At-All What You Thought State Travel Guide: Page 32
