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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Celebrate America: Patriotic Quilt Display at Arbor Lodge

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

In celebration of America, and honoring our local veterans, Arbor Lodge is hosting a patriotic quilt display during from June 24 - August 14, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the displays any time during open hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor and other quilted […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

7th Annual Crofton’s Dam Race

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE

Join us for the 7th annual Crofton's Dam Race at scenic Lewis and Clark Lake in northeast Nebraska! Kayak. Run. Bike. Choose your adventure between three events: A sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. The triathlon can be done individually […]

11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

For a touch of holiday cheer at a beautiful park, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park on July 26-27 for the 11th Annual Campfire Christmas in July! Schedule July 26  6-8 p.m.: Make-n-take Christmas ornaments -Food truck: foot-long chili dogs ($4) & rood beer floats ($3) -Free freeze pops & make-your-own-s'mores 9 p.m.: […]

Moth Lighting Bioblitz at Schramm

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

In celebration of Nebraska Moth Week, Schramm Park State Recreation Area and Nebraska Extension are teaming up to hold a moth bioblitz. Join Nebraska Extension Educator for Urban Entomology, Kait Chapman, as she leads a moth lighting program in the park. Learn about the moths of Nebraska by observing the moths and other nocturnal insects […]

Round Raft Adventure at Schramm Park State Recreation Area

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

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area for a Round Raft Adventure! Round Rafts are the perfect watercraft for floating around in a pond. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer in the park area during the listed times. You must fit in a lifejacket to participate (sizes XXS to 4XL). View Venture Park […]

Celebrate America: Patriotic Quilt Display at Arbor Lodge

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

In celebration of America, and honoring our local veterans, Arbor Lodge is hosting a patriotic quilt display during from June 24 - August 14, 2024. Visitors are welcome to view the displays any time during open hours, Tuesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The display includes over 25 Quilts of Valor and other quilted […]

Statewide Kayak Clean Up at Lake Minatare SRA

Lake Minatare State Recreation Area Minatare, NE

Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. 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 […]

Statewide Kayak Clean Up at Danish Alps SRA

Danish Alps State Recreation Area 1260 200th St., Hubbard, NE

Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. 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 […]

Statewide Kayak Clean Up at Willow Creek SRA

Willow Creek State Recreation Area Pierce, NE

Join us for this special STATEWIDE Kayak Clean Up. 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 […]

Round Raft Adventure at Schramm Park State Recreation Area

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

Join us at Schramm Park State Recreation Area for a Round Raft Adventure! Round Rafts are the perfect watercraft for floating around in a pond. Look for the Round Raft Adventure trailer in the park area during the listed times. You must fit in a lifejacket to participate (sizes XXS to 4XL). View Venture Park […]

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

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

Travel 200 years back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! The theme this weekend will be "Preparing for the Arrival of the 1st Infantry". Living History events occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first weekend of each month between May and October. Ongoing demonstrations […]