Bountiful Nature - Hunting, Fishing, Birding, Hiking, Golfing and more
Oshkosh, Nebraska lies in the midst of pristine nature from the unique sandhills in the northern three/fourths of the county to the North Platte River valley in the south with its rich farm ground and rugged bluffs.
The area surrounding Oshkosh is an amazing natural resource for hunting and fishing, birding and hiking. The North Platte River National Wildlife Preserve makes the area one of the most important in migratory bird flyways. Crescent Lake National Wildlife Reserve hosts people from around the country who want the unique species of the sandhills.
In the last fifty years the area has seen a resurgence of wildlife with a return or introduction of turkey, eagles, elk, moose, fox, mountain lions and more.
The best public areas for viewing wildlife are Crescent Lake National Wildlife Reserve north of Oshkosh, Ash Hollow State Historical Park located three miles southeast of Lewellen and the bridges crossing the North Platte River. Lake McConaughy lies about 30 miles to the east.
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The area surrounding Oshkosh is an amazing natural resource for hunting and fishing, birding and hiking. The North Platte River National Wildlife Preserve makes the area one of the most important in migratory bird flyways. Crescent Lake National Wildlife Reserve hosts people from around the country who want the unique species of the sandhills.
In the last fifty years the area has seen a resurgence of wildlife with a return or introduction of turkey, eagles, elk, moose, fox, mountain lions and more.
The best public areas for viewing wildlife are Crescent Lake National Wildlife Reserve north of Oshkosh, Ash Hollow State Historical Park located three miles southeast of Lewellen and the bridges crossing the North Platte River. Lake McConaughy lies about 30 miles to the east.
For more information click here.
