Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
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Ponca State Park Join us at Ponca State Park for a guided, beginner-friendly hike with the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department on Monday, July 27 at 10 a.m. A Ponca State Park Naturalist will lead the hike on Prairie Loop Trail and provide knowledge and history about native grasses, wildflowers and Ponca State Park. This trail is approximately […] |
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Mahoney State Park Think you would have been a great bison hunter? Test your skills and learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone ages eight and older. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle […] 
Ponca State Park Join Ponca State Park Naturalists on the Corps of Discovery Trail to watch the moon rise! Meet at the Riverfront Playground for guided hikes (approximately one hour) along the beautiful wooded trails. These hikes will include some steep inclines and are considered moderately challenging. Hikers are encouraged to bring water and snacks. Handheld flashlights will […] |
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Mahoney State Park Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice in a nature journal or through art. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at 1 p.m. CT. This program is free and all ages are welcome. A valid Nebraska […] 
Schramm Park State Recreation Area Join us at Schramm Park for an evening of rafting and rocks! We’ll have two activities to try. Round Rafts will be available for floating around on a pond and we will also be at the geological outcrop to explore the limestone layers and assist guests with discovering fossils in the rocks. Preregistration (Walk-ins welcome […] |
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Help solve a murder mystery at Arbor Lodge Mansion on Friday, July 31. Deadwood, South Dakota 1872. For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals and saloon girls and southern belles, everyone has made this small […] 
Mahoney State Park Join us for beautiful evenings of great food and live music at Carl's at Mahoney State Park this summer! Schedule: June 5: Cover me Badd band July 3: Cover me Badd band July 17: Back in the day with Chris K July 31: Cover me Badd band A valid state park permit is required upon […] |
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Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park Volunteers are needed to help paint picket fence at Fort Hartsuff! Honor America’s 250th Anniversary by participating in this Nebraska Volunteer in Parks (VIP) Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. We will provide water, snacks, and all the materials for painting fence. Please wear weather and work appropriate clothing for painting. […] 
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […]
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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Help solve a murder mystery at Arbor Lodge Mansion on Saturday, Aug. 1. The most dastardly minds of history, myth and horror have gathered under the Blood Moon for a night of treachery, trickery and tyranny. The Villains Alliance is looking to add one more member from a host of infamous evildoers. In the midst […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life of the 1820s will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period trades. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the reenactors. […] |
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Mahoney State Park Think you would have been a great bison hunter? Test your skills and learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone ages eight and older. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle […] |
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Mahoney State Park Learn how to observe nature and record what you notice in a nature journal or through art. Supplies are provided and the program will be held both indoors and outside. Meet at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center at 1 p.m. CT. This program is free and all ages are welcome. A valid Nebraska […] |
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Ponca State Park Join us for a monthly PIKE — a Naturalist-led group hike — at beautiful Ponca State Park! Meet at the West Shelter at 10 a.m. and enjoy the scenic views, native wildlife, and fellowship until 12:30 p.m. Along the way, Naturalists will talk about the cultural and natural history of the park and the flora […]
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Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Join us at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park for the fifth in a series of guided hikes as a part of this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek program! Join Jeff Barnes, Nebraska historian and author of The Great Plains Guide to Buffalo Bill, for an insightful and informative tour of Buffalo Bill Cody’s home property. […] |
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Lake Zorinsky Join Nebraska Game and Parks outdoor educators and partners for a night of kayaking and cleaning up your local aquatic habitat at Zorinsky Lake on Tuesday evening, August 11. Because what’s good for wildlife is good for people too. This is part of our statewide kayak clean up series. Once a year we gather at […]
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Louisville State Recreation Area Join us for this special STATEWIDE kayak (and canoe) cleanup! Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our ecosystems in just one evening! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping […]
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Lake Minatare State Recreation Area This event has been canceled. Join us for this special STATEWIDE kayak cleanup on Tuesday evening, Aug. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Mountain Time at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. Other locations across Nebraska will also participate and clean up their respective habitats. Together, let's see how many pounds of trash we can remove from our […] |
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Louisville State Recreation Area Ladies are invited to join us at Louisville State Recreation Area on Monday evening, Aug. 17 for an exciting adventure — bullfroggin'! Learn about bullfrogs, their habitats, and how to catch them safely and responsibly. From a kayak or the pond bank, you’ll “frog” alongside experts, picking up tips on timing, techniques, regulations, and handling. […] |
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Mahoney State Park Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park's golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided. 2026 Star Party dates Friday, […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Spend a Saturday evening enjoying all that Schramm Park State Recreation Area has to offer! Join us in the park around the Hatch House and Canyon Ponds as we celebrate outdoor time and nature’s beauty as summer transitions to fall. We will have outdoor activities like round rafting and canoeing on the park ponds, kids […] |
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Join the Cowboy Trail West board on Sunday, Aug. 23 to salute the efforts of the new trail surface going west out of Rushville to just east of Chadron! Meet at the Hay Springs shelter on Main Street in Hay Springs, Nebraska to show your support and share comradery. A light meal will be served […] |
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Schramm Park State Recreation Area Looking to get outdoors and volunteer? Schramm Park SRA holds regular volunteer opportunities to assist with land management efforts. Join NGPC staff as we work on activities such as invasive species removal, seed collection, trail maintenance, brush piling, and tree planting. Register in advance if plan to attend so we can estimate head count for […] |
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Ponca State Park Join Ponca State Park Naturalists on the Corps of Discovery Trail to watch the moon rise! Meet at the Riverfront Playground for guided hikes (approximately one hour) along the beautiful wooded trails. These hikes will include some steep inclines and are considered moderately challenging. Hikers are encouraged to bring water and snacks. Handheld flashlights will […] |
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Ponca State Park Join Ponca State Park's Naturalist team for an evening all about nature! Meet at the Resource Center for different activities throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to participate in as many activities as they would like! Activities will be at staggered times throughout the evening, located around the Resource Center. Activity Schedule: 6-7:30 p.m. […] |
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Fort Atkinson State Historical Park Travel 200 years through America's military timeline and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park on Sept. 5-6, 2026! Military reenactor groups will represent the French and Indian, Civil, World War I, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars and through the present. Military vehicles, including Willy jeeps, a British […]
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Indian Cave State Park Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5! Activities will take place outside of the museum. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $13 for ages 13+, $6 for ages […] |