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2021
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INSIDE
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The Arts Page 6
Outdoor Activities Page 12
Fremont Lakes State
Recreation Area Page 15
Fishing Opportunities Page 17
Fremont Lakes SRA Fishing Guide Page 22
Downtown Fremont Page 30
Welcome
Special Events Page 34
John C. Fremont Days Page 35
Historic Places Page 38
to Fremont and Dodge County
Golfing in Dodge County Page 39
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Where to eat Page 44
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Where to Worship Page 50
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Shannon Mullen Real-McKeighan explores how Fremont is a come and visit. Better yet, maybe they will want
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Listings in this publication are based on informa- n behalf of our citi- downtown Fremont, wishes to help you make
tion provided by Bureau members as of November zens, we welcome you the most of your visit.
2014. Every effort has been made to ensure the to Fremont and Dodge This magazine is full of reasons to visit
accuracy of this publication. Call the Fremont Tri- County. Fremont and Dodge County for a day, a long
bune 402-941-1419 for any corrections. No portion We hope you have the op- weekend or even longer. Once you’re here and
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Artists of all ages enjoy
honing their skills in the
new classroom inside the
Fremont Area Art Association
building at 92 W. Sixth St., in
downtown Fremont.
COURTESY
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Lots of
ENTERTAINMENT
Drama, dance, art, The university offers a host
of theater, dance, instrumental
music, film among and vocal music performances
throughout the year.
options in Fremont These performances — many E
of which are free — are open to p
TAMMY REAL-MCKEIGHAN the public. Ticket information
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News Editor for other events can be found at
ntertainment options www.midlandu.edu/tickets.
abound in Fremont. This year, theater-lovers can
From music and get into the holiday spirit with
drama at Midland Uni- the “White Christmas” show and
versity and Fremont later be moved by the poignant
Opera House to the variety of “Diary of Anne Frank” in March
artistic offerings at the Fremont 2022. After that, they can enjoy
Area Art Association, the city by the lively musical, “Hair.”
the scenic Platte River offers an All productions are performed
array of opportunities for those by Midland students ready to
seeking fun and pleasurable ex- make their mark on the world.
periences. With that in mind, soon-to-be
Fremont is also the location of guests are encouraged to mark
the Digg Site Productions which COURTESY, MIDLAND UNIVERSITY their calendars for the 2021-22
brings directors and film crews to Midland University students perform in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” theater season, which include:
the area. “Piece of My Heart,” Oct. 7-10;
Movies have been filmed here films like the TV movie, “12 Days Midland University “White Christmas,” Nov. 11-14;
with plans for more productions of Christmas.” Situated in the heart of Fre- “Pippin,” Feb. 3-6; “Diary of
in the works. Tourists, who like For those wanting to enjoy the- mont, Midland’s picturesque, Anne Frank,” March 24-27; and
seeing — and having their pho- atrical and musical production or tree-filled campus is home to its “Hair,” April 21-24.
tos taken — in the locations where visual arts opportunities, several award-winning Heritage Arbo- Those loving music and dance
movies have been filmed, may prospects are available. retum and Cross at the Center can look forward to: the popular
recognize some of those spots in Consider some of the options: fountain. “Colors of Christmas” on Dec. 5;
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COURTESY, MIDLAND UNIVERSITY
Members of the Midland University Dance Program perform as part of
“Dance Showcase.”
COURTESY, MIDLAND UNIVERSITY COURTESY
Erica Andersen and Company are shown in the Midland University People of all ages enjoy viewing artwork inside Gallery 92 West in
production of “Working: The Musical” downtown Fremont.
a dance showcase, April 29-30 for guests at Gallery 92 West in has three print exhibitions, one of ages and backgrounds feel wel-
and the Spring Music Concert, downtown Fremont. which is coming to the gallery for come, comfortable and equipped
May 1. The association showcases na- a month-long display in October. to engage with art.
“Midland is proud to be one of tional and regional exhibits along Throughout the years, the art Shoppers may want to browse
the few places in the area to make with many featuring local artists. association also has provided a through the Art Emporium,
live music, theatre, and dance Exhibits are free and open to the place where local artists of all ages which is filled with curated,
performances available to the public. can display their works, which unique pieces, handmade by lo-
community on a regular basis. We Each year, the art association include paintings, drawings, cal, member artists.
also work to offer affordable arts hosts the Sheldon Statewide Ex- photography, pottery, sculpture, Those who’d like to create their
classes for kids in the commu- hibit, designed to bring quality textiles and other media. own artwork have opportuni-
nity,” said Anne Sorensen-Wang, art to communities across the FAAA Executive Director Angie ties, too. Open Studio Days and
MU director of performing arts. state. Since it started in 1987, Olson describes Gallery 92 West monthly demonstrations during
As for the visual arts, Kimmel the Sheldon program has taken as a state-of-the-art building, Try-It-Tuesday sessions are de-
Art Gallery on the Midland Uni- exhibitions to 24 communities, which offers a great opportunity signed to spark imagination and
versity campus shows student reaching 360,000 people. for guests to see what’s happen- foster friendships.
art exhibitions and guest artist This year, the Fremont gallery ing in the art scene in Fremont. The art association encour-
exhibitions throughout the year. is hosting a selection of the Saint Works are displayed in the Hinds ages the public to follow FAAA
John’s Bible prints. A team of art- and Dugan galleries within the on Facebook and Instagram and
Fremont Area ists and scholars have combined FAAA building on 92 W. Sixth St. those who want more informa-
Art Association the ancient techniques of callig- Gallery 92 West fosters further tion are invited to visit: gallery-
raphy and artwork, called illu- art appreciation through artists’ 92west.org or call 402-721-7779.
The Fremont Area Art Asso- mination, to create these works receptions, gallery talks and As the COVID-19 pandemic
ciation brings a colorful assort- of art. monthly luncheons. Programs subsides, the art association
ment of visual arts opportunities The Saint John’s Bible project are designed to help visitors of all looks forward to providing an
8 | 2021 VISIT FREMONT AND DODGE COUNTY • VISITFREMONTNE.ORG increasing number of opportu- nities for those eager to engage more fully in artist endeavors and activities. “Gallery 92 West inspires cre- ativity in and around Fremont,” Olson said. “We’ve worked really hard on our organization and we appreciate the chance to share it whenever we can.” Fremont Opera House Built in 1888, the stately Fre- mont Opera House is a local landmark that even withstood the 1976 blast of the former Hotel Pathfinder, once located nearby. Moreover, the opera house — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — is a place where audiences have enjoyed a variety of musical and dramatic perfor- mances for decades. Two outdoor concerts are planned during the summer of 2021. The Big Red Sam show is set for 7 p.m. July 23. During this show, Sam Fer- guson combines music, comedy and audience participation with TAMMY REAL-MCKEIGHAN, FREMEONT TRIBUNE Husker flare. Ferguson, who lives Lee Meyer, executive director of Fremont Opera House, stands near the front doors with Neal Chromy, manager. in Loup City, plays his red piano and sings popular music — rock, The opera house showcases pop and country. community performances. “He’ll be a lot of fun,” said Lee Throughout the years, the Meyer, FOH executive director. opera house has hosted various “He plays the piano and he sings productions. One was a version songs and the crowd sings with of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas him.” Carol,” in which actors – dressed Ferguson last appeared at the in 1940s costumes – portrayed opera house in 2019. Meyer said folks staging a show in a studio attendees enjoyed him and had a during the “Golden Age of Radio.” great time. In 2017, the opera house hosted The Mark Vyhlidal Band will a stage version of “A Charlie perform on 4 p.m. Aug. 15. The Brown Christmas” — the story Vyhlidal Band plays waltzes, pol- of a boy who just wants to find kas, 1950s and 1960s tunes and the true meaning of the holiday. country. “We’re talking about bringing Meyer said the Vyhlidal Band that back, actually, because it was was a hit during a performance so popular,” Meyer said. last fall. A 1950s murder mystery “It was so fun,” Meyer said. “We proved popular, as well, and the were in the parking lot and people opera house has been the site of started to get up and dance. We numerous well-known comedies had little kids dancing and older TRIBUNE FILES including “Moon Over Buffalo” folks and it was really cute.” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” performance at Fremont Opera House. and “Arsenic and Old Lace” and Guests can bring their chairs melodramas. to both performances set to take ning on opening in September Some have staged musical trib- “We do a lot of community plays place in the parking lot. As people and we’re excited,” Meyer said. utes to the 1950s. String quartets that anybody can come and be part continue to receive vaccinations Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall and a saxophone group have per- of,” Meyer said. “We’re planning and the number of COVID-19 is set to perform in September. formed as well. on doing that again as well.” cases continues to decrease, “We will have other profes- “We usually have a variety of Last year, the opera house also the opera house board hopes to sionals come in for our season as music for different tastes and for began having luncheons. provide entertainment indoors well,” Meyer said. all different ages,” Meyer said. “We have people from the starting in the fall. Typically, the opera house “We try to please everybody and community come and entertain “We will still be careful and hosts four or five shows a season, make everybody want to come and we have a lovely, small lun- social distance, but we are plan- featuring a variety of performers. and see what we have to offer.” cheon and we have those once a
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Neal Chromy, manager, and Lee Meyer, executive director of Fremont
Opera House, are shown inside the downstairs room where musical
performances, plays and other events take place. This space also is
rented out for wedding receptions and other gatherings.
month and we’re going to do those rich entertainment history.
again. They were very popular be- “From what I understand, there
fore COVID,” she said. were several theaters at one time
The opera house also offers a fa- and it was a big entertainment hub
cility members of the public can for a really long time,” Heatherly
rent for activities such as birthday said.
parties, wedding receptions and ‘The Fremont Gang Comedy’
other occasions. The Empress Theater was built
“We’ve already started booking in 1915.
rentals, so we’re real excited about Fremont Daily Tribune articles
that, too,” Meyer said. tell how in 1939, Bill Mack, man-
Meyer believes people can ben- ager of the Empress, hired Holly-
efit by visiting the historic build- wood film director Melton Barker
ing and enjoy affordable enter- to film a comedy. Barker went COURTESY PHOTO
tainment. from town to town, making basi- Benjamin Nye applies makeup on set in Hollywood. Nye worked as a
“We try to keep our entertain- cally the same film. makeup artist for more than 500 films including “Gone with the Wind.”
ment at a nominal price so any- As with other towns, a casting
body can come see it,” Meyer said. call went out for kids and the film
was shot locally. The film called, Actor Robert Taylor in North Bend. She is perhaps best
The Digg Site “The Fremont Gang Comedy,” Fremont also was one of the known for her TV role as a crime
In 2009, Fremonter Stacy featured 130 children, ages 3 to towns where Hollywood actor scene investigator on “CSI: Crime
Heatherly founded the Digg Site, 12. This film, which depicts a little Robert Taylor Scene Investigation.” Before that,
a nonprofit organization that fo- boy defeating some kidnappers, lived during his she won an Emmy for her por-
cuses on educating youth on all premiered on Dec. 9, 1939, at the early life. Born trayal as a prostitute in the TV
processes of filmmaking. Empress. Spangler Ar- series China Beach in 1988. On
She then started the Eastern It received good reviews. lington Brugh, the silver screen, she portrays a
Nebraska Film Office in Fremont Benjamin Nye he later went to chemical exposure victim in the
to provide students a way to gain Fremont also is the birthplace California where movie “Erin Brockovich” starring
practical experience. of Benjamin Emmet Nye, Sr., born Metro-Goldwyn- Julia Roberts.
Heatherly worked with City of Jan. 12, 1907. Nye was an American Mayer changed ‘Slipping Into Darkness’
Taylor
Fremont leadership to create the makeup artist for the Hollywood his name. In 1987, the movie “Slipping
only officially prepared film in- film industry from the 1930s to One of the most popular lead- Into Darkness,” (the original title
centive program that exists in Ne- the 1980s. ing men of his time, Taylor starred was “Born to Lose”) was filmed
braska. Getting the film incentive Nye worked on more than 500 in many films, including: “Mag- in Fremont. Filming locations in-
program passed by the city council films for 20th Century Fox, in- nificent Obsession,” “A Yank at cluded: the stairwell of the Dodge
was a key turning point that made cluding “Gone with the Wind,” Oxford,” “Waterloo Bridge,” and County Courthouse, Ridge Cem-
it possible to bring several film “Miracle on 34th Street,” “Gen- “Bataan.” A chain smoker, Taylor etery, Louis E. May Museum and
productions to Fremont. tlemen Prefer Blondes,” “The King was 57 when he died of lung cancer the Turner House. One of the co-
“We’ve had interns and stu- and I” and “Planet of the Apes.” in 1969. producers, Don Schain, went on to
dents on every film that’s come,” He started the Ben Nye Makeup Actress Marg Helgenberger produce the “High School Musi-
she said. Company in 1967. Nye was 79 Born in Fremont in 1958, ac- cal” series for the Disney Channel.
Heatherly said Fremont has a when he died Jan. 9, 1986. tress Marg Helgenberger grew up Schain died in 2015 at age 74.2021 VISIT FREMONT AND DODGE COUNTY • VISITFREMONTNE.ORG | 11
RECENT FILMS “The Picture of Daria Gray”
— Kirk Zeller of Ravenna is the pro-
Filming that has taken place in Fre- ducer. The film is about a woman
mont in recent years includes: who has her portrait painted. She
doesn’t seem to age, but notices the
“My Lottery Dream Home,”
portrait changes, revealing her age.
Season 2, Episode 11 (HGTV) — A “Finding Aloha” — This is about
woman wins the lottery and wants a student who quits college and
to buy the home of her dreams in moves to Hawaii, then returns to fin-
Nebraska. It was filmed at Woodcliff ish her education. “It’s a really beau-
in 2015, Heatherly said. The show tiful story,” Heatherly said. Zeller is
aired in 2017. the producer of this film as well.
“It Snows All the Time” — Brett
Visitors to Fremont may enjoy
Cullen (Batman’s dad in “Joker” stopping by locations where the films
2018) appears in this film based on have been made. They can watch the
the true story of Omaha actor Erich TRIBUNE FILES movie, spot the locations and then
Hover whose dad was diagnosed have their photo taken in these spots.
with frontotemporal dementia, As crew members look on, a
scene from “It Snows All The “If you watch ’12 Days of Giving,’
similar to Alzheimer’s disease. you can spot several locations around
Filming took place at the Platte Time” is filmed Tuesday in the
Platte River near Hormel Park. Fremont really easily,” Heatherly
River at Hormel Park. The film, said.
released in 2016, is in distribution, Films were slated to be filmed in She was a In the meantime, Fremont re-
Filming for
Heatherly said. Fremont in 2020. The hope is that well-known mains a place with a history and
this movie is set
“12 Days of Giving” — This was filming will take place in 2021 or Native Ameri- to take place in the future of entertainment. Heath-
filmed in various Fremont loca- 2022. They include: can writer, erly said Marianne Simmons, Rich-
Fremont area.
tions in February 2017 and aired “I Am A Man” — This film is lecturer, inter- ard Rader and the late John Reeves
COURTESY PHOTO
that December on the UPtv cable the story of Chief Standing Bear, a preter, and a have been instrumental in keeping
network. Ashley Jones and David Ponca leader and Native American progressive who the history of entertainment alive in
Blue star in this movie about a civil rights leader in the 1880s. The was a spokesperson Fremont through historical photos
man who wins a small fortune and film has a $19 million budget. for Native American rights. In 1983, and records.
decides to share his winnings with “Bright Eyes” — A Native Ameri- she was inducted into the Nebraska And there’s more entertainment
people in a small town. can film about Susette La Flesche, Hall of Fame. history to be made.
“La Flamme Rouge” — Filmed later Susette LaFlesche Tibbles
in Fremont and Omaha in 2019, the and also called Inshata Theumba,
movie stars Clint Howard, younger meaning “Bright Eyes” (1854–1903).
brother of Ron Howard, and Baltha- Proudly Serving the
zar Getty. The movie premiered
with a live screening recently as
part of the Omaha Film
Fremont Area for over
45 Years!
Festival. The movie in-
volves a retired cycling Filming for
champion who has this movie is set
nightmarish dream of to take place in the
murder and assassins Fremont area.
with only a renegade COURTESY PHOTO
detective to help him.
Heatherly also said parts
of a Jonas Brothers music video
also were shot in the Fremont area
in 2017.
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KYLE ANDERSEN, COURTESY PHOTO
19th & Bell • Fremont, NE
A scene from “La Flamme Rouge,” the independent film being shot in
Nebraska this month by the Maze brothers.
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Fun on the horizon
Outdoor activities involved in other summer activi-
ties including:
abound at parks, Park Play
The nine-week program,
camps in the starting June 1, costs $150 per
child before April 23 and $165
Fremont area per child starting April 24. Chil-
dren between from kindergarten
NOAH JOHNSON through sixth grade will meet at
S
Fremont Tribune Clemmons, Milliken and Ronin
pring has finally ar- parks. Between 120 and 130 kids
rived after a bitter winter take part in a typical year. The
overshadowed by the CO- fee includes a T-shirt and all in-
VID-19 pandemic. town, off-the-park activities.
With warmer weather Additional fees will be charged
on the way, now is the perfect time for out-of-town field trips.
to soak up the sun and experience Lil’ Sluggers
some of area’s marquee attrac- This is coed T-ball league is
COURTESY PHOTO, SHANNON PETERSON
tions. Whether looking to visit for children ages 4 and 5 who have
the pool with your family or take Between all five lines of the course, which steadily increase in height, not been to kindergarten. The cost
a soaring adventure across thou- riders can zip across more than 2,000 feet of Nebraska scenery. for registration is $40 if registered
sands of feet of zip line sources, by April 23 for an eight-week
there are plenty of opportunities sible alternative is open to chil- The Parks Department also schedule. The fee is $55 if reg-
to make your vacation or weekend dren of all ages and uses sensors offers several longstanding pro- istered after that time. Children
trip one to remember. to activate water features at each grams for children looking to get will meet once a week for a 15- to
unique location.
Fremont “It’s easy for kids of all ages to
The Fremont Parks and Recre- go and play and they’re in neigh-
ation Department has a full slate borhood parks,” Schwanke said.
of outdoor activities available “So, moms don’t have to take
for the public following a hia- their kids and load everything up
tus brought forward by the CO- to go to the waterpark. They can
VID-19 pandemic. just go down the street to the reg-
Recreation Superintendent ular park and monitor play with
Nate Schwanke said Ronin Pool their kids.”
Catering is available
and Splash Station are slated to The City of Fremont Parks De-
from either restaurant!
open on May 31. Both attractions partment also offers several pro-
were closed for the 2020 season grams for families who wish to
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schwanke said the attraction
enroll in swimming lessons.
Those programs include:
YOUR MEAL
typically brings in visitors from Kinder Swim
across the area, including Omaha.
“We have a wide variety of
The $30 program for 3- and
4-year old children takes place at
OUR kitChEn
neighborhood parks that have the Splash Station. Registration
splash pads as well,” he said. “I for Session 1 runs from 9:30- GREAt FOOD
think those are really nice attrac- 10:30 a.m. on June 5 at the Splash
tions for our community over the Station. Session 2 registration
summer on those long, hot days.” runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. July 3
Popularity among Fremont’s at the Splash Station.
water attractions has continued to Learn to Swim
trend up, according to Schwanke. The $40 program is for chil-
He attributed the continued in- dren at least 5 years old or must
terest to the number of different be a graduate of Kinder Swim.
opportunities the city provides to Session 1, which runs from June Mac’ss Café voted
its residents. 21 to July 2 at the Splash Station, Best Breakfast in Nebraska by the NY Daily News!
Those outdoor water activities opens registration from 9:30-
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20-minute practice followed by a off in just over two months and
45-minute game. Games will be in newly appointed Site Director
the evenings. T-shirts and sched- Ryan Siver is ready to bring back
ules will be distributed at the first safe summer programming for
game. In a typical year, about 125 kids across the area.
kids participate. Camp Fontanalle is just four
Youth Coach-Pitch baseball miles from Nickerson.
This coed league is for 5- and The camp allows for sev-
6-year-olds who have at least eral camping options for kids
completed kindergarten. The cost throughout the summer, includ-
for registration is $50 if registered ing day camp and residential
by April 23 for an eight-week camp. Siver said families can also
schedule. The fee is $55 if reg- participate in virtual camp if they
istered after that time. Children don’t feel safe returning to in-
have a one-hour practice per week person programming yet.
and one game per week. T-shirts “I think it’s just the excitement
and schedules will be distributed of being able to host in-person
at the first practice. Games will be camps again this summer with
COURTESY PHOTO
in the evenings. Typically, about all the things we’ve learned in
100 kids participate each year. Families walk through a pumpkin patch at Camp Fontanelle in 2019. the past year to make sure every-
While COVID-19 forced the thing’s safe,” Siver said. “I’m just
parks department to close the Rob Anderson, challenge course gresses. That, along with a course really, really excited to be starting
door on its summer program- manager for the Girl Scouts Spirit that Anderson said was “overbuilt something new.”
ming last year, Schwanke said he of Nebraska Council, said the ex- for safety,” makes for an exciting Siver said the camp also plans
is confident the city can provide a perience takes around two hours new experience for first-time zip- to host its corn maze and pump-
safe environment for kids to have on average. pers. kin patch during the coming
fun this year. “It is a neat way to experi- “It’s extremely satisfying and eight-week fall season.
“We really need to get back to ence all the different parts of the we can see these people come As a parent of four children,
having some sense of normalcy,” camp,” he said. out and expand their comfort Siver said he is ready to have his
he said. “Not having anything for Like many businesses, Ander- zone a little bit,” he said. “That’s children be given the opportu-
last summer for kids really, really son said the tour lost momentum what we’re all about. That’s what nity to make new friends during
hurt. That’s been our main driv- during the past year due to the we strive for and we enjoy that as the course of summer camps. He
ing force just to do whatever we COVID-19 pandemic. instructors.” said that sentiment is true among
can on our end to try and get ac- “We completely shut down,” Shannon Peterson, marketing many parents.
tivities back into the community he said. “We didn’t come back director for Girl Scouts Spirit of “I think there’s a lot of parents
for kids.” until the latter part of last sum- Nebraska, said the introduction of who are ready, as long as it is done
With a full slate of activities mer when we developed some the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour safely, to go back to having a nor-
on top for the coming months, COVID-friendly procedures to has helped bring new tourism to mal summer of activities,” he said.
Schwanke said there is plenty for keep both participants and our Camp Crossed Arrows. “I think a lot of it will be based on
families to look forward to. staff safe.” “It’s a professionally pulled policies and procedures enacted
“The biggest thing I look for- Reopening last summer pro- together zipline tour, so that’s so that the parents know that the
ward to is just hoping that we can vided a chance for the tour to get pretty exciting and exhilarating,” activities they are doing are safe.”
do what we can to make sure that back on its feet, but Anderson she said. “More and more people Should parents have any con-
we give kids an experience over said traffic was slow throughout will continue to use it and then cerns about procedures imple-
the summer,” he said. the season. Now, he said Soaring see the other amenities our camps mented at the camp, Siver said to
Hawk is looking to regain its mo- have and either get their girls in- simply call and staff will be happy
Nickerson mentum this summer. volved with Girl Scouts or try out to walk them through current pro-
Located just 10 minutes from “We’re hoping to regain our some of our other amenities.” tocols and answer any questions.
Nickerson is an exciting, high- momentum and really get things As for the upcoming season, “I think that’s the important
flying zip line experience ready going again this year,” he said. Peterson said she is ready to see thing, that parents can just see
to make its return this spring. “Full speed.” girls return to camps and tourists how we do it and be able to talk
The Soaring Hawk Zip Line Anderson said the course was begin experiencing the sights and with us about all those things and
Tour opened in March 2018 at meant to ease people into ziplin- experiences Camp Crossed Ar- answer their questions,” he said .”I
Camp Crossed Arrows near Nick- ing. He said other ziplining plat- rows has to offer. think that’s really important.”
erson. The $200,000 project fea- forms use 80-foot platforms as “It was such a hard summer Siver officially stepped into the
tures five lines that send zippers takeoff points. At Soaring Hawk, without camps and without the role of site director on April 1. In
over the wooded ravines and roll- the land is used to ease riders from zip line tour,” she said. “I think the short time that he’s been in
ing hills of the Elkhorn River val- platform to platform. people are going to be really ex- the position, the welcome from
ley north of Fremont. “I purposely made it so that it cited to get out and do things.” the community and camp has
The zip line tour was the first is user friendly for those people been strong.
multiline course in the state and who are a little hesitant,” he said. Camp Fontanelle “I’m just really excited and re-
has seen a steady stream of visitors “You build on that experience as There is plenty to look for- ally looking forward to getting
up until the COVID-19 pandemic. you go.” ward to for children and families to work and getting to know the
Between all five lines of the course, He said those same people who at Camp Fontanelle during the people around here and just mak-
which steadily increase in height, were initially hesitant quickly course of the summer and fall ing those relationships and those
riders can zip across more than find themselves more confident season. connections with people who
2,000 feet of Nebraska scenery. in themselves as the course pro- Summer camp is set to kick have lived here for a long time.”Ball- Play- Picnic Swim- Soccer Tennis Splash
Park Contact Other fields ground Area ming Fields Courts Pads
BARNARD PARK 402-721-2810 x x
Miltary & Clarkson St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov
BUCH PARK 402-721-2810 x x x
Luther & Donna St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov
BUCKRIDGE PARK 402-721-2810 x x
Downing & Birchwood, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
CHRISTENSEN FIELD 402-721-2810 Bocce Ball, Horse x x x x
16th & Ridge Road Drive www.fremontne.gov Arena, Multi-purpose
Fremont Livestock, Camping,
Dump Station
CLEMMONS PARK 402-721-2810 Sledding Hill, Dog x x x x
16th & Luther St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov Park Veterans
Memorial
DAVENPORT PAR 402-721-2810 Dog Park located x x x
Linden & Davenport, Fremont www.fremontne.gov north across
Linden Ave.
DODGE CITY PARK 402-693-2239 x x x Pool x
5th &Trailer Court Rd, Dodge www.dodgenebraska.us
FREMONT ROTARY PARK 402-721-2810 x x
5th & K St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov
FREMONT LAKES SRA 402-727-2922 x x Beach
4349 W. State Lakes Rd. www.fremontne.gov
HOOPER MEMORIAL PARK 402-654-3649 x x x Pool
415 N. Main St Hooper, Hooper
HORMEL PARK 402-721-2810 x
SW of Fremont 1/2 Mile www.fremontne.gov
JOHN C. FREMONT PARK 402-721-2810 x x x
9th & Broad St, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
JOHNSON PARK 402-721-2810 Disc Golf x x Pool x
Military & Johnson Rd., Fremont www.fremontne.gov
MASONIC PARK 402-721-2810 x x
23rd & Main St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov
MEMORIAL PARK 402-721-2810 Veterans
Lincoln & Military, Fremont www.fremontne.gov Memorial
MILLER PARK 402-721-2810 Skate Park, x x x x
South M St., Fremont www.fremontne.gov Horseshoe Courts
MILLIKEN PARK 402-721-2810 x x x x
Wyoming & Jones, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
MOLLER PARK 402-721-2810 x x x
750 S Broad, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
NORTH BEND CITY PARK 402-652-3584 x x x Pool x
11th and Locust, North Bend www.northbendne.com
RIVERFRONT PARK 402-664-3231 Public accesses x
Scribner www.scribner-ne.gov to the river
RONIN PARK 402-721-2810 x x x Pool x x
17th & Somers, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
RUWE PARK 402-721-2810 x x x
5th & Howard, Fremont www.fremontne.gov
FAIRGROUNDS PARK 402-664-3231 x x x Pool
Fairacres Rd.; Scribner www.scribner-ne.gov
SCRIBNER CITY PARK 402-664-3231 Firemen Memorial x x
7th and Howard, Scribner www.scribner-ne.gov
VAN ANDA PARK 402-721-2810 x x x x
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perfect
Find your
PLACE
Cottonwood tree at
the Fremont Lakes.
EVAN NORDSTROM
PHOTOS
Fremont Lakes SRA offers high-energy
activity and peaceful repose
F
Tribune Staff Campers can find solace here,
remont Lakes State Rec- while those wanting a little more
reation Area is a popular adventure can go jet skiing or wa-
destination for boat- terskiing.
ers, campers, swimmers The lakes have a place for every
An egret takes and fishing enthusiasts person of every activity level —
flight over a lake at where they can enjoy the excite- from areas for high-energy fun to
Fremont Lakes State ment and simple pleasures of the those that provide a quieter place
Recreation Area. great outdoors. of repose.
Purchased in parcels of land by The type of area people visit
the state in the 1920s and 1930s, can differ each time they come
the recreation area features 20 to the lakes — depending on
man-made lakes just west of whether they want to go water
Fremont. skiing, tubing or wakeboarding —
Each year, an estimated or sit around a campfire and relax.
800,000 people come to the There are other activities, too,
area, which consists of 40 land like sand volleyball and disc golf,
and 300 water acres. and amenities, such as a small
There are many reasons why building on Lake 16 that can be
the park is visited by so many rented for weddings, meetings
people. and family reunions.
Blue water sparkles in the sun- There are sand beaches for
shine here. Wildlife — from deer swimming along with amenities
to ducks — peruse this place — a for picnicking and day use.
Cottonwood trees at favorite among hikers, bird- A trip to the lakes can be a
the Fremont Lakes. watchers and photographers. learning experience as well.
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Throughout the week dur-
ing the summer, visitors can get
involved in naturalist programs.
Such programs can involve: pho-
tography, archery, learning how
to fish, or how to cook in a cast
iron pot over an open fire. There
are programs — like one involving
how to identify animal tracks —
for kids.
To learn about programming,
call the office at 402-727-2922.
The lakes have other offerings.
For instance, hungry visitors
— who don’t want to cook for
themselves — can stop by the
Tow Line Lakeside Grill.
Park permits are good from
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. For an updated
cost for a permit or people ages
16 and older who are in need of a
fishing permit, folks are asked to
visit the website www.outdoor-
nebraska.gov for costs and fish-
ing regulations. Questions can
also be answered by visiting the
office at the lakes.
Typical fish stocked at the
lakes include: bluegill, cat-
fish, bass and crappie. Trout is
stocked in the fall and spring on
Lake No. 2.
A free park entry and fishing
day is usually held some time in
mid-May. Visitors are not re-
quired to have a fishing license
or a park permit statewide on
that day.
A calendar of events for state
recreation areas along with places
to make reservations for camp-
sites is available on the www.out- EVAN NORDSTROM, FREMONT TRIBUNE
doornebraska.gov website. A bald eagle leaves a roost overlooking Lake 20 at the Fremont State Lakes.
Fremont Lakes
State Recreation
Area
TRIBUNE FILES
Wildlife lovers have new a viewing area at Fremont Lakes State Recreation
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Fishing at Fremont
Lakes State
Recreation Area.
FREMONT TRIBUNE FILES
Fishing
opportunities
COLLIN SPILINEK
abound in the area Lakes State Recreation Area pro- Nebraska Game and Parks Com- ter fishing in the years coming up.”
W
Fremont Tribune vides 20 sandpits for public fish- mission, has more than 30 years For beginning fishers, Bauer
hen it comes to ing near the Platte River. Johnson of experience with the commis- recommended starting at the
catching some Lake in east Fremont also allows sion and has held his position for Fremont Lakes, which he said
fish, Daryl Bauer for fishing. more than a decade. has a variety of species, includ-
said it’s hard to Further north, the Dead Tim- While the fishing spots in ing panfish, bluegills, crappies,
beat just a bobber ber SRA and Powder Horn State Dodge County have remained largemouth bass and channel
and a worm. Wildlife Management Area allow constant, Bauer said he’s seen catfish.
“Just start on a nice spring af- for fishing near the Elkhorn River. continued progress specifically “Those are common in all of the
ternoon, find a sunny spot where The City of Hooper also provides with the Fremont Lakes on fish- sandpits and all of the waters we
the water’s warming up a little public fishing opportunities at eries management activities to have around the state, but espe-
bit,” he said, “and you never know Hooper Old Lake. improve water quality and op- cially in the eastern third of Ne-
what you might catch.” Additionally, private fishing portunities. braska,” he said.
Within Dodge County, anglers opportunities are available at “The future’s bright,” he said. In mid-March, Fremont SRA
who are just getting started or Fremont, Ridgewood, Rainbow, “We’ve got some good fishing Lake #2 was stocked with 5,000
have years of experience have Leisure and Summer Haven lakes opportunities, and we’re going rainbow trout by the Nebraska
multiple opportunities for cast- near the Platte River. to continue to have some, and as Game and Parks. Several fishing
ing a line. Bauer, who is fisheries out- we recover from some of the flood areas in Dodge County are stocked
Near Fremont, the Fremont reach program manager for the damage, there’ll be some even bet- in both the spring and fall.18 | 2021 VISIT FREMONT AND DODGE COUNTY • VISITFREMONTNE.ORG
COURTESY DYLAN PATTERSON
A 48-inch Muskellunge caught on Lake No. 20 at the Fremont Lakes
State Recreation Area.
COLLIN SPILINEK, FREMONT TRIBUNE TRIBUNE FILES
The Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area provides for public fishing at An angler puts his boat in the water on Victory Lake at Fremont Lakes
20 lakes along the Platte River. State Recreation Area.
During the wintertime, the that,” Bauer said. “It just depends daily bag limits and things like Walton, Fremont Family YMCA
lakes also provide an area for ice on the species of fish that you’re that,” he said. “But with large- Hazel R. Keene Lodge and Rod
fishing. But Bauer said it’s impor- fishing for and the time of year.” mouth bass, you will have to have and Gun Club.
tant to remember that the sand- The website also includes in- something to measure the fish, Another organization based out
pits still have groundwater flow formation on a map of family- because we do have length limits of Fremont is the Fremont Airboat
and that the ice can be thinner in friendly fishing waters in the state, on them.” Club, which formed in the late
areas like the west end. Bauer said. Bauer said anglers in Dodge 1950s and early 1960s. The club
“That’s where the groundwater “You can also see our fishing County have several fishing orga- currently has 43 members, Presi-
flow is coming from,” he said. “So guide, which lists the rules and nizations with the state they can dent Michael Ireland said.
certainly you can ice fish in those regulations every year, and then join, including the Cornhusker “As a club, we promote airboat-
waters, but just make sure of the we have a fishing forecast we pro- Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, Ne- ing and conservation, of course,”
ice conditions, make sure it’s safe.” duce every year, too,” he said. “So braska Walleye Association and he said. “We’ve also offered and
The Nebraska Game and Parks you can look at that and get an idea Nebraska Bass Federation. have had boater safety courses
has a website at outdoornebraska. of what some of the best spots to “If you’re hooked on fishing, a out there.”
gov/fishing, which has informa- fish this year are going to be.” great way to learn more about it Ireland has been with the non-
tion available for fishers of all skill Fishers can also find fishing is to join one of those clubs, meet profit for seven years, serving as
levels. limits, which Bauer said depends some people,” he said. “It’s also a president for the last two. The
“If they’re beginners, there’s on the type of fish. For example, great way to get involved and give Fremont Airboat Club typically
some resources on our webpage he said fishers won’t have to worry back to the sport, too.” had an annual catfish tournament
that’ll give you an idea of gear, about length limits on smaller fish For those near Fremont, oppor- for its members.
species of fish, good locations to like bluegill. tunities include Fremont Anglers “We opened it up to the public
look for, good baits to use, all of “You’ve just got to worry about Club, Fremont Chapter of Izaak last year, and it was really a good2021 VISIT FREMONT AND DODGE COUNTY • VISITFREMONTNE.ORG | 19
Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
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Boat ramp Picnic shelter
Tent camping Playground FLSRA 11
Concession Restroom FLSRA 16 FLSRA 12
Disc golf Shower
Drinking water Swimming FLSRA 15
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Land the Bluegill
A flat, slab-sided fish with a
rather smallmouth. Pectoral fin
is pointed and relatively long;
gill cover tab dark colored to
edge. Dark spot at the rear base
of the dorsal fin. Insects are the
predominant food item, often
captured at the surface of the
water, followed by small crus-
taceans, small fish, and snails;
sometimes algae if animal food
A guide to fishing at is scarce. When spawning, many
nests (roundish depressions on
Fremont Lakes State the bottom) are located close to-
gether in small, shallow-water D
Recreation Area areas (beds). Excellent prey fish o
T
for largemouth bass, particularly F
here are several species in farm ponds. Can hybridize
of fish found in the Fre- with green sunfish.
mont Lakes State Rec-
reation Area. Be sure
to check with the park
office to find out where the best
spots are.
Gas-powered boating on Vic-
tory Lake and Lake No. 20 only; Common Carp
other lakes electric motor and A heavy-bodied fish with long
non-powered boats allowed. dorsal fin, two barbels (each cor-
Accessible piers. Modern and ner of mouth) and a stout, saw-
primitive camping. toothed spine at front of both
dorsal and anal fins. A native of
Asia that was brought to Europe
and then to the United States
and stocked widely by various
state fish commissions. They are
omnivorous, consuming a vari-
Bullhead ety of animal and plant material;
A chubby, scaleless fish having primarily feed on the bottom but
an adipose fin, 8 barbels (those will also suck in objects floating
under mouth black in color) that on the surface. Their aggressive
are used to locate food, and a feeding activities (uprooting
slight notch on the rear margin plants and roiling bottom sedi-
of the tail. Many anglers have the ments) can make the water very
misconception that the whiskers muddy. There is a genetic varia-
(barbels) can sting them. What tion called the mirror carp that
has to be avoided are the hard differs only by having over-en-
spines (one in the dorsal fin and larged scales or an uneven scale
one in each pectoral fin) that can pattern, or no scales.
inflict a puncture wound if the
fish is mishandled. Bullheads will
overpopulate and compete with
other fish if predators are lacking.
When it becomes overpopulated,
its bottom-feeding activity stirs Channel Catfish
up bottom sediments – making An olive-brown or slate-blue,
the water muddy. Primarily feeds scaleless fish having dark spots
Fishing off the dock at Fremont on immature aquatic insects, (especially on small fish), an adi-
Lakes State Recreation Area. small crustaceans, plant mate- pose fin, 8 barbels that are used to
FREMONT TRIBUNE FILES
rial and an occasional small fish. locate food, and a deeply forked
Often caught by anglers. tail. Its anal fin has 24-29 raysYou can also read
