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Treat family to Haunted Hike and Hunt

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Turpin Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln with family outdoor fun Oct. 20 at the Haunted Hike and Hunt.

Groups of two to 10 people aged 8 or older can take a guided hike through the 1-mile archery field course. Participants will explore the twisted trail and make 12 stops at archery stations to take aim at fun targets. The course takes about one hour to complete. No archery experience is necessary.

Registration is required and allows groups to reserve hike start times. They are available every 10 minutes between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 20. The cost is $15 per person.

Each group of hikers must include an adult. Hikers must be at least 8 years of age on the day of the event. Equipment is provided. Costumes are welcomed.

To find more information or register, go to the calendar event entry at Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov.

The education center, located at 4703 N. 44th St.


About Jerry Kane

Jerry Kane is the news manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He can be contacted at jerry.kane@nebraska.gov or 402-471-5008.

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