by Jesse Starita Imagine monarch butterflies fluttering under clear blue skies as families pedal through a pristine tallgrass prairie. On one side of the crushed limestone trail, a group of undergraduate students count birds for...
by Sriyani Tidball Lincoln is such a great city to walk, hike or bike, offering seemingly endless options that are not just beautiful but also offer a great workout. So here are some recommended walks,...
by Julie Nichols Lincoln is home to all things growing—especially community-driven outdoor spaces. Our public gardens green spaces and wild parks make neighborhoods richer, offer learning experiences about the natural world, provide colorful waystations and...
by Judy Shutts No matter where you live in Lincoln, there is a park or trail waiting to be enjoyed. More than 130 parks dot the city for citizens to swim, play or relax. Outdoor...
by Michelle O’Dea It has become more widely accepted that pet ownership is beneficial with well-documented research that human-animal interactions can improve one’s mood through the release of oxytocin, reduce stress that affects cortisol,...
by Ingrid Holmquist What used to be a lackluster space with dysfunctional water fountains, crumbling stairs and a dimly lit seven-block greenspace has been transformed to a beautiful, educational, high-tech, ecologically friendly and ADA compliant...
Every summer through early fall, Lincoln boasts of the magical Pinewood Bowl concert series in the open-air theatre under the stars. Pinewood Bowl is located at the center of the beautiful, wooded, lush Pioneer Park,...
by Judy Shutts Ready for some outdoor fun? Then lace up your sneakers or hop on your bike and enjoy the more than 130 miles of Lincoln’s multi-use trails. Lincoln’s trails wind through the corners...
by Judy Shutts Parks The city of Lincoln helps improve the quality of life for the whole community with parks, pools and golf courses. There are 125 parks in Lincoln and more than half are...
by Ingrid Holmquist With nine outdoor pools, over 6,000 acres of parks and five golf courses, Lincoln is a city full of opportunities for fun in the great outdoors. As the city’s population increases,...
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