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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Pony Express Re-Ride at Rock Creek Station

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park 57426 710 St, Fairbury, NE

Each June the National Pony Express Association recreates the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride, where letters are carried by horseback over the original trail that stretches from St. Joseph, […]

Bioblitz at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us for a nature-filled Bioblitz at beautiful Ponca State Park on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy many nature-themed activities and learn from Nebraska wildlife biologists and experts, discovering and identifying […]

Introduction to Friends at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Join Friends' president Shane Johnson for an introduction to the Friends of Fort Hartsuff—a non-profit group that supports the historical park through volunteerism, fundraising, and promotion. If you are looking […]

Empires of History! at Fort Hartsuff

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park is a gateway to all kinds of history! Join Shane Johnson in an exploration of the Roman Legions, Spanish Conquistadors, the Empires of Britain and […]

All About Irises at Mahoney State Park

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

Join us on Tuesday evening, June 24, at E.T. Mahoney State Park's James Family Conservatory and Nature Center to learn all about irises! The Sass Memorial Iris Garden on the […]

Wildflowers in Watercolor

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Join us for a peaceful morning of watercolor painting inspired by Nebraska’s beautiful native wildflowers! Learn about the plants that color our prairies while creating your own prairie-inspired masterpiece to […]

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Mudville at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

Celebrate International Mud Day on Sunday, June 29 at E.T. Mahoney State Park's Outdoor Pavillion with excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and […]

Mystery at the Mansion – Murder in Sin City

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

It has been a year since the Paramount Casino at Arbor Lodge Mansion has been under the ownership of Bobby Flynn, and he's throwing a party to remember. Invited guests include high […]

Red Willow Family Fun Night – Fishing

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE

Join us at Red Willow SRA for a Family Fun Night of fishing! Fishing instructors and volunteers will be on hand to help. All equipment will be provided, but you […]