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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Ash Hollow Horseback Poker Run

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Join us for a unique Poker Run experience on horseback at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Bring your favorite horse and visit five stations to collect one of five playing cards as you explore the rugged beauty of Ash Hollow State Historical Park. The top three hands win a cash […]

Centennial Celebration at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. On September 27, 1923, the Morton family officially gifted Arbor Lodge to the State of Nebraska, making it Nebraska's first state historic park. Join […]

Continental Drift Music Festival at Fremont Lakes SRA

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Join us for a full day of FREE live local music at the Continental Drift Music Festival, September 23rd at Fremont Lakes SRA! Lineup -Ten O'Clock Scholars -Third Frate -John Forrest & the Model Citizens -All Young Girls are Machine Guns -Frederick Julius -Square Wave Jerks -Brothers Tandem -The Farewell Season -Bazile Mills -Echoes at […]

Centennial Celebration at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. On September 27, 1923, the Morton family officially gifted Arbor Lodge to the State of Nebraska, making it Nebraska's first state historic park. Join […]

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]

Woodland Habitat Convention

Ohiya Casino and Resort 53142 Highway 12, Niobrara, Nebraska

Join Nebraska Game and Parks and partners at the Ohiya Casino and Resort for the Deer and Turkey Woodland Habitat Convention. The convention will focus on speakers and field trips highlighting deer habitat needs, wild turkey updates, as well as management advice for healthy woodlands and productive hunting properties. Keynote speakers include Will Gulsby, of […]

Enders Horse Trail Ride

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area 73122 338th Ave., Enders, NE

Saddle up your horses and join us for the annual Enders Trail Ride on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Enders SRA! The trail ride will be about two­ hours of riding through the state recreation area where visitors will be able to view wildlife and beautiful scenery from the beach and through the wooded areas of […]

Living History at Fort Atkinson: Harvesting 1823 Style

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson SHP for a Harvesting 1823 Style Living History Weekend! Schedule: 10 a.m. -  The troop roll call, inspection, raise colours, morning gun and flag pole raise 10 a.m. - Archeological dig, west side of barracks (ongoing) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for inspection (Sat. only at the flagpole) 10:30 a.m. - […]

Living History at Fort Atkinson: Harvesting 1820 Style

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park for a Living History Weekend: Harvesting 1820 Style! Throughout the day, living history reenactors will be presenting as spinners, weavers, trader’s cabin, blacksmith/ tinsmith, cooper and more! A valid park entry permit is required.  

Frights at Height at Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park

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

Join us for some spooky, thrill-seeking adventures during our Frights at Height weekends Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Guests will find zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. The 1-hour adventure is only $37.95/person. Time slots vary based on […]

Living History Weekend – Table Creek Rendezvous at Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, Nebraska

Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm. Join in the fun as the Annual Table Creek Rendezvous comes to the Arbor Lodge grounds for a Mountain Man era encampment. Enjoy demonstrations of […]

Living History at Fort Atkinson: Harvesting 1823 Style

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE

Join us at Fort Atkinson SHP for a Harvesting 1823 Style Living History Weekend! Schedule: 10 a.m. -  The troop roll call, inspection, raise colours, morning gun and flag pole raise 10 a.m. - Archeological dig, west side of barracks (ongoing) 10:15 a.m. - Prepare for inspection (Sat. only at the flagpole) 11 a.m. - […]