Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville

Start the new year off with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the red tower and […]

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! We'll be exploring the Area 2 trail on the east side of Wagon Train Lake. Visitors […]

First Day Hike at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell

Want to get outside on a First Day Hike, but don’t feel like hiking a long trail? Come explore Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park and take a self-guided tour. Stroll […]

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 Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert

Join to us to celebrate the new year by exploring Indian Cave State Park on New Year's Day! Meet at 10 a.m. CT at trailhead #7. The trail we'll be […]

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 2.5 miles of the Cabin Trail, which loops through the center of […]

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 parking lot on the West side of HWY 26 […]

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 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! Meet at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Eagle Viewing Station for an scenic 3.5 mile, […]

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

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! Meet at the Schramm Education Center at 10:30 a.m. on New Year's […]

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 at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on New Year's Day! Hikers can choose from two hiking trails: the […]

First Day Trail Ride at Branched Oak SRA

Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 West Branched Oak Rd., Raymond

Saddle up for the first horseback ride of the year at Branched Oak SRA! Horses (not provided - must bring your own) and their riders will meet in Area #2. […]

First Day Hike at 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 newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Walk through the conservatory, […]

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 […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

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

Join us on New Year's Day for a sunset hike at Mormon Island SRA! We'll be exploring the Chain-of-Lakes Trail for an easy, one mile hike on flat, mowed grass. […]