Parks

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Christmas Bird Count at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Ponca State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Ponca State Park on Thursday, December 14th. Ponca State Park’s Christmas Bird Count is part of a nationwide Christmas Bird Count conducted by […]

Night Hike at Schramm

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

Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. If the stars align, we'll catch a glimpse of the Geminids meteor shower. Dress for the weather and bring your own flashlight or head lamp. We will hike for about an hour and will […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Platte River State Park Yule Log Festival

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

Enjoy the beautiful winter season with friends and family at this Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park! Activity Schedule: All Yule Log activities take place at Walter Scott Jr. Lodge Noon - 3 p.m. -Pinecone Bird Feeders -Kid Friendly Crafts -Winter Holiday Cooking Decorating Contest: A fun holiday cookie competition. Bring your decorated […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Christmas Bird Count at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Indian Cave State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Indian Cave State Park on Thursday, December 28th. Ponca State Park’s Christmas Bird Count is part of a nationwide Christmas Bird Count […]

Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join our Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. […]

$4 – $5

Winterfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Winterfest! All activities are free during this outdoor family tradition. There will be Outdoor Education programs in the morning, followed by the National Championship Fruitcake Fling at high noon, where guest throw wildlife friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four […]

First Day Hike at Calamus SRA

Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, Burwell, NE

Join us for a First Day Hike at Calamus SRA on New Year's Day! Begin at the Homestead Knolls fish cleaning station for a self-guided 1-mile hike on a grass path on the inner loop and another .5 miles on the outer loop if desired (the outer loop has the best views). Bring your warm […]

First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park! Enjoy storytelling about Buffalo Bill Cody and learn about the history of the park. Bring your dogs and your family members and meet us in the west parking lot for a 1-mile walk on a flat, concrete road through […]