LAKE SELDOM – Highway 183, South of Holdrege
Enjoy a peaceful prairie walk on a crushed-concrete trail that’s perfect for stretching your legs—and your pup’s. Listen for birds and frogs as you take in wide-open views and quiet natural beauty.
NORTH PARK LAKE – Highway 183, North Holdrege
This family-friendly recreation area offers trout fishing, kayaking, tennis, an adaptive playground, picnic shelters, and a walking trail around the lake. It’s also a great spot to view geese, ducks, swans, and the occasional heron or eagle.
FUNK WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA – 736 Road, Rural Funk
Explore one of the region’s best areas for hunting or wildlife viewing, especially during spring migration. Snow geese, pintails, mallards, Sandhill Cranes, and even endangered Whooping Cranes can be seen here—most often in late March or early April.
MICHAEL FORSBERG WPA ART GALLERY – Funk School Community Center, 301 Main St., Funk
View a rotating exhibit featuring works by area artists alongside a permanent collection of Michael Forsberg’s renowned wildlife photography. The gallery is open Sundays from 1–3 p.m. or by appointment.
SACRAMENTO–WILCOX STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA – 72775 V Road, Rural Wilcox
This expansive refuge features public hunting grounds, silent walking areas, fishing ponds, an archery practice range, picnic shelters, and a pheasant game farm. It’s an ideal stop for birdwatchers seeking peaceful views and diverse wildlife habitats.
