For this week’s Mark at the Park, we’re learning how to throw a spear with an atlatl. This ancient device once helped people hunt, but we are just using it for fun, trying to gouge some gourds.
Kelly Ekue with Nebraska Game and Parks took us through the basics, which proved to be a bit tricky at first.
You and your family can give the atlatl a try later this month at Mahoney State Park during its Gouge a Gourd events…