Out there in the wild, you’re bound to come across an insect you might not recognize, and that’s okay! A good rule is to not bother anything that hasn’t bothered you. Ask an adult to help identify any critter that might be creeping, crawling, or flying about. If they’re not sure, make a drawing of it, and then try a library!

There are so many terrific lakes in and around Lincoln. Make a splash this summer with this handy guide to some of our favorites!

Kathy & Siena, mother-daughter duo, share their favorite Lincoln destinations!

Here’s a list of 50 free (or nearly free) things to do this summer. Check them off as you go!

Now is the ideal time to review and prepare to keep kids safe and healthy over summer break.

Check our Summer Edition jam-packed with great reads and fun!

There are so many great Nebraska State Parks in and around Lincoln — here are a few of our favorite, off-the-beaten path places to explore, now that winter’s on the wing and plants and animals have so much life to show!

There comes a time when you play games with your neighborhood friends for the last time, and you don’t realize it’s the last. And then, years later, seemingly out of nowhere, you realize you’re part of the older generation, and it’s now your duty to pass on the grand tradition of games to the new kids on the block.

Lincoln’s Youth BMX Community Continues to Grow

When it’s too HOT outside, we know there is one thing that helps battle the heat better than anything else. The pool! Heading down to the pool for a couple of hours is a dream day for most kids. We have compiled a list of all the public pools in Lincoln for you and your family to visit this summer! Family programming and free adult water fitness classes are listed online, lincoln.ne.gov/pools.

Longtime Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director, Lynn Johnson, will retire this June. During his 22-year tenure, Lynn provided strong leadership that resulted in new parks, trails, and recreation opportunities in Lincoln.

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