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First Day Hike at Calamus SRA

Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, Burwell

Join us for a First Day Hike at Calamus SRA on New Year's Day! Begin at the Homestead Knolls fish cleaning station for a self-guided 1-mile hike on a grass […]

First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park! Enjoy storytelling about Buffalo Bill Cody and learn about the history of the park. […]

First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! The hike will begin at the Eagle Viewing Center at 9 a.m. Mountain Time and last […]

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet our park naturalists at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the Red Tower for […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca

Join us to celebrate the new year by exploring the Old Oak Trail at Ponca State Park! We will meet at the West Shelter for an easy/moderate 1.25-mile hike. Hot […]

First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA

Wagon Train State Recreation Area Hickman Rd, Lincoln

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA! Explore campground on the East side of Wagon Train Lake. Visitors may see migratory birds and […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan

Join us Exploring the trail along the Platte River, Look for different species for waterfowl and woodland birds.  Enjoy the winter scenery along the Platte River Corridor at Mormon Island […]

First Day Hike at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert

Join us exploring the Bird Watchers Trail at Indian Cave State Park on New Year's Day! The hike will begin at the museum and go through the bird feeding station […]

First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearney SRA! Visitors will see nature and learn about the history of the park on this easy, 1.8-mile […]

First Day Hike at Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron

Kick off the new year with a first day hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Join us exploring the Lower Loup Road at Chadron State Park. We will be meeting […]

First Day Hike at Fort Hartsuff SHP

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell

Want to get outside on a First Day Hike, but don’t feel like doing a long trail? Come explore Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park on a guided tour with the […]

First Day Hike at Lake Maloney SRA

Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte

Join us for a memorable New Years Day adventure! Enjoy the beauty of a First Day Hike by discovering the tracks of wildlife that also enjoy Lake Maloney. Afterward, we […]

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood

Join us for a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Enjoy the winter scenery and wildlife along the Roper Section Trail along Johnson Lake on this 1 to 2 […]

First Day Hike at Ash Hollow SHP

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Meet at the Overlook Trailhead on the West side of HWY 26 10 a.m. […]

First Day Hike at Windmill SRA

Windmill SRA - Buffalo County Gibbon

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Windmill SRA! Meet at the Waupans Trail Head (Lake #1 Loop) for a 1.5-mile, easy hike on a grass-mowed […]

First Day Hike at Schramm Park SRA

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna

Start off your new year in Nebraska's great outdoors with a First Day Hike at Schramm Park SRA! Prepare for the hike: dress in layers, wear a hat, bring a […]

First Day Hike at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland

Kick off the year with a first day hike at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at the NEW! James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Walk through the conservatory, see […]

First Day Hike at Wildcat Hills SRA

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering

Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA! Join us on a hike through on the Northlook Nature Trail at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The […]

First Day Hike at Red Willow SRA

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook

Join us in exploring the Willow View Campground/Archery Range Trail on this first day hike at Red Willow SRA! We'll be meeting at Site #48 for an easy/moderate 1.39-mile hike. […]

First Day Hike at Louisville SRA

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE

What do you call it when you look for birds outdoors when it is really cold outside? Brrrrrrding! Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike along the […]