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Branched Oak State Recreation Area
12000 W Branched Oak Rd (Get directions)
Raymond, NE 68428
Branched Oak State Recreation Area features the largest lake in eastern Nebraska and has long been a popular spot for fishing, boating and camping. Approximately 1,800 acres of water, along with well-maintained modern and primitive campsites, two swimming beaches, hiking trails and an equestrian campground draw visitors from near and far. A marina offers fuel, bait, boat rental, concessions and a bar and grill.
Fishing: Branched Oak Lake offers great fishing opportunities and is a popular spot with anglers. Available species include blue catfish, bluegill, common carp, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye, white perch and wiper. There’s a daily bag limit of one walleye, 22 inches or longer, and there’s a 10-inch minimum length limit for crappie. Striped bass, white bass, wiper and flathead catfish are catch-and-release. A wheelchair-accessible deck is available near the marina, and fish cleaning stations are located at areas 5 and 11.
Boating: Branched Oak Lake is open to all types of boating. Nine ramps and 49 docks are available. The marina sells fuel and also offers boat rental.
Swimming: Branched Oak features two swimming beaches. There are no lifeguards on duty at either.
Marina: The marina sells bait, firewood and fuel, among other amenities, and also offers boat rental and a bar/grill.
Trails: The park offers seven miles of hiking trails, six miles of mountain bike trails and three miles of horse trails.
Picnicking: Branched Oak SRA offers 41 picnic shelters, three of which are reservable. One reservable shelter has electricity and accommodates up to 60 people. The park also offers 625 picnic tables and 588 grills.
Other Activities: Branched Oak also offers archery, horseshoe pits and a nationally recognized dog trial area. It’s also a popular spot for wildlife viewing, particularly in the spring when many visitors stop by to view bald eagles.
Modern Camping: Branched Oak offers 300 camping pads with 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, as well as 32 camping pads without electricity. The lake has five shower houses, modern restrooms, dump stations and playground equipment.
Primitive Camping: The area offers 183 non-pad sites without electricity. Only one camping unit is allowed per site, though an extra tent is allowed for dependent children only.
Equestrian Camping: Visitors can camp with their horses in one area of the park. This area offers 15 pull-through sites with electrical hookups reservable at the park office only, as well as 14 corrals. Hand-pump drinking water, toilets and fire rings are available in the equestrian camping area.
Fishing: Branched Oak Lake offers great fishing opportunities and is a popular spot with anglers. Available species include blue catfish, bluegill, common carp, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye, white perch and wiper. There’s a daily bag limit of one walleye, 22 inches or longer, and there’s a 10-inch minimum length limit for crappie. Striped bass, white bass, wiper and flathead catfish are catch-and-release. A wheelchair-accessible deck is available near the marina, and fish cleaning stations are located at areas 5 and 11.
Boating: Branched Oak Lake is open to all types of boating. Nine ramps and 49 docks are available. The marina sells fuel and also offers boat rental.
Swimming: Branched Oak features two swimming beaches. There are no lifeguards on duty at either.
Marina: The marina sells bait, firewood and fuel, among other amenities, and also offers boat rental and a bar/grill.
Trails: The park offers seven miles of hiking trails, six miles of mountain bike trails and three miles of horse trails.
Picnicking: Branched Oak SRA offers 41 picnic shelters, three of which are reservable. One reservable shelter has electricity and accommodates up to 60 people. The park also offers 625 picnic tables and 588 grills.
Other Activities: Branched Oak also offers archery, horseshoe pits and a nationally recognized dog trial area. It’s also a popular spot for wildlife viewing, particularly in the spring when many visitors stop by to view bald eagles.
Modern Camping: Branched Oak offers 300 camping pads with 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, as well as 32 camping pads without electricity. The lake has five shower houses, modern restrooms, dump stations and playground equipment.
Primitive Camping: The area offers 183 non-pad sites without electricity. Only one camping unit is allowed per site, though an extra tent is allowed for dependent children only.
Equestrian Camping: Visitors can camp with their horses in one area of the park. This area offers 15 pull-through sites with electrical hookups reservable at the park office only, as well as 14 corrals. Hand-pump drinking water, toilets and fire rings are available in the equestrian camping area.
Lincoln Saltdogs
403 Line Drive Circle, Suite A (Get directions)
Lincoln, NE 68508
Haymarket Park is located at Line Drive and Sun Valley Blvd., just a few minutes from Downtown Lincoln and may be reached via West "O" Street. The Lincoln Saltdogs pro baseball team will be vying for a playoff spot in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball’s South Division (Lincoln, Kansas City, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Cleburne and Texas). The South Division and North Division (Chicago, Fargo, Gary, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Winnipeg) play a 100 game schedule, with 50 of those games at home. Cost: Ticket prices are affordable for fans of all ages, with discounts for children and seniors.
Prescott Gallery
4728 Prescott Ave (Get directions)
Lincoln, NE 68506
During exhibitions, the gallery is open Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and by appointment.
Prescott Gallery is an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing contemporary art. The gallery serves as a connection point between the Lincoln community and the students and faculty at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln Department of Art and Art History.
Prescott Gallery is an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing contemporary art. The gallery serves as a connection point between the Lincoln community and the students and faculty at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln Department of Art and Art History.
A Street Antiques
4431 N 62nd St (Get directions)
Lincoln, NE 68507
Come see us at "A" street Antiques! Now open in the Historic Havelock District.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday: Closed
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Monday: Closed
Seward's Fourth of July
Citywide (Get directions)
Seward, NE 68434
Directions: 20 minutes west on U.S. 34
Each year on the 4th of July, Seward hosts the state of Nebraska in an old-fashioned celebration. The observance is unique in that major leadership is provided by high school youth. This event adds new attractions each year and draws upward of 40,000 visitors with a full day of family activities, entertainment, craft fairs, scheduled for the day, July 4th, each year.
Each year on the 4th of July, Seward hosts the state of Nebraska in an old-fashioned celebration. The observance is unique in that major leadership is provided by high school youth. This event adds new attractions each year and draws upward of 40,000 visitors with a full day of family activities, entertainment, craft fairs, scheduled for the day, July 4th, each year.