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Kids in Parks: Let’s go fishing at Homestead National Historical Park

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News Release Date: July 30, 2024
Contact: Doug Cudaback, 402-223-3514

BEATRICE, Neb. – Attention kids of all ages! Come to the Heritage Center at Homestead National Historical Park on Saturday, August 10 at 10 a.m. and join us in a ranger-led activity as we learn about fish and their characteristics. Then try your luck as we practice fishing. We’ll have 10 fishing poles available for use, or bring you own. We’ll also have some bait available. All participants earn a Junior Ranger Angler badge. Of course, the event is FREE!

During the homestead era, water was life on the prairie. If that water happened to have fish in it, like most rivers and streams do, catching those fish provided food for the homesteading family. We hope to be outside for this activity so come dressed for the weather! Sunscreen and insect repellent are highly recommended.

For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone].

Homestead National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park Service, located four miles west of Beatrice, NE. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is free! For more information, please call [phone], or visit http://www.nps.gov/home.

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2024.  Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park).

 

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