First Day Hikes
Kick off the New Year in the great outdoors by participating in First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2023, at Nebraska’s state parks! Nebraska’s annual First Day Hikes are a […]
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First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA
Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., OgallalaKick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! Meet at 8 a.m. at the Eagle Viewing Center for an easy, scenic 1.5 mile hike. […]
First Day Hike at Platte River State Park
Platte River State Park LouisvilleStart the new year off with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge and join our Park Naturalists for […]
First Day Hike at Wagon Train State Recreation Area
Wagon Train State Recreation Area Hickman Rd, LincolnKick of 2023 with a First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA! 9 a.m. - Meet at the RV campground Area 2. We'll explore the Area 2 Trail and keep […]
First Day Hike at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, KearneyKick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA! Meet at 9 a.m. at the hike/bike trailhead. Dress for the weather, warm clothes and boots, […]
First Day Hike at Ponca State Park
Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, PoncaStart off your New Year's Day with a First Day Hike at Ponca State Park! Meet at the West Shelter in the park and join our park naturalist as we […]
First Day Hike at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park 57426 710 St, FairburyLooking for an easy hike to get out and stretch those legs? Meet at the Visitor Center at Rock Creek Station SHP for an easy one-mile guided history hike. Walk […]
First Day Hike at Verdon Lake State Recreation Area
Verdon Lake State Recreation Area 64530 712 Rd, VerdonKick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Verdon Lake SRA! Meet at the playground area at 10 a.m. You'll be hiking the Lake Trail, an easy […]
First Day Hike at Sherman State Recreation Area
Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area 79025 Sherman Dam Rd, Ste 1, Loup CityExplore the Redwood Trail at Sherman Reservoir SRA at 10am meeting at the Trail Head parking area at Redwood Area for a moderate 1.95 mile hike. explore park trail, potential […]
First Day Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park
Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, LewellenKick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Ash Hollow! 10 a.m. - Meet at the Ash Hollow Visitor Center area for this easy 3/4 mile hike […]
First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, ElwoodStart the year off with a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Meet outside the park office by 10 a.m. in the main parking lot. This fun, easy hike […]
First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center
Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, GretnaKick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center! Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Education Center and join the Schramm Park Naturalists for a […]
First Day Hike at Chadron State Park
Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, ChadronKick off the new year with a First Day Hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Meet at 1 p.m. at the Sawmill Shelter. We will take the scenic Steamboat Butte […]
First Day Hike at Lake Maloney SRA
Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North PlatteLet's start the year out right with a little Tracks and Trash Hike at Lake Maloney SRA! Meet at the Maloney Outlet at 1 p.m. for an easy 1/2 mile […]
First Day Hike at Calamus State Recreation Area
Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, BurwellStart your New Year off by joining us for a fun day at Calamus SRA! Meet at 1 p.m. at the fish cleaning station in the Knolls Campground Area parking […]
First Day Hike at Red Willow State Recreation Area
Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCookJoin us for the First Day Hike at Red Willow SRA! Meet at 1 p.m. at Site 48. This will be a moderate hike and will be at the Willow […]
First Day Hike at Wildcat Hills
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, GeringStart the new year off right with a First Day Hike at the Wildcat Hills. Discover rocky buttes, ponderosa pine woodlands and the animals that call this area home. Meet […]
First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park
E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, AshlandEnjoy the new year with a First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at Kountze Memorial Theatre. Hikes will begin at 2:45 and 3:45. We'll have popcorn and […]
First Day Hike at Louisville State Recreation Area
Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NEJoin us for a New Year's Day trek at Louisville SRA! Meet at 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter across for the concessions. Our park naturalist will lead the way […]
First Day Hike at Windmill State Recreation Area
Windmill SRA - Buffalo County GibbonJoin us for a First Day Hike at Windmill SRA to kick off the new year! Meet at the Trail Head parking area near lake #1 at 3 p.m. for […]
First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA
Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, DoniphanKick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Mormon Island State Recreation Area! Explore the trail along the Platte River, look for different species of waterfowl and […]
Old Market Magician at E.T. Mahoney State Park
E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, AshlandEnjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Nov. 26 for the first of several dates. Chandler, who has appeared on television […]