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Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

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

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. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin […]

Goin’ Bullfrogging at Two Rivers SRA

Two Rivers State Recreation Area 27702 F St., Waterloo, NE

Learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informational session about bullfrog biology, regulations, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge and see what we can catch. Note: NE fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Call 402-332-5022. View Venture […]

Night Sky Viewing at Wildcat Hills SRA

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

Join us for an evening at Wildcat Hills SRA to observe this year’s Sturgeon Moon and explore the Perseid Meteor shower. Participants are encourage to view the night sky through a high powered telescope. This program will take place at the back loop of the park. Bring along a blanket or chair, water, bug spray […]

Goin’ Bullfrogging at Louisville SRA

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

Learn about bullfrogs & then catch some! We will begin the evening with an informational session about bullfrog biology, regulations, catching methods & more. Next, we’ll head out to the water’s edge and see what we can catch. Note: NE fishing license required for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Call 402-332-5022. View Venture […]

Full Moon Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Enjoy a guided hike under a full moon with a Ponca State Park Naturalist on the Corps of Discovery Trail! Meet on the riverfront. Dates:May 23rd at 9:30 p.m.June 21st at 9:30 p.m.July 21st at 9:30 p.m.August 19th at 8:30 p.m. This hike will last 45 minutes to an hour and may be canceled due […]

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

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

Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! This weekend's theme will be "The Desertion of Musician Knight". Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life from the Revolutionary War will occur throughout the park. Reenactors portray fur traders, coopers, blacksmiths, carpenters, tinsmiths, weavers and other period […]

Fort Hartsuff’s 150th Anniversary Event

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

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of Fort Hartsuff! In September of 1874, US military soldiers and hired civilian workers began construction on an infantry outpost on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills. 150 years later, Fort Hartsuff's original and reconstructed buildings stand as one of the most complete examples of forts from the […]

Labor Day Weekend at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Join us at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 31! Events will take place outside of the museum. View park map HERE. Activity schedule: 5 - 7 p.m.: Hayrack rides, cake walk (50 cents to play), and yard games 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Fish fry - $12 for adults, […]

Fort Hartsuff’s 150th Anniversary Event

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

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of Fort Hartsuff! In September of 1874, US military soldiers and hired civilian workers began construction on an infantry outpost on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills. 150 years later, Fort Hartsuff's original and reconstructed buildings stand as one of the most complete examples of forts from the […]

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

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

Travel back in time and experience history on the Great Plains at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park! This weekend's theme will be "The Desertion of Musician Knight". Ongoing demonstrations featuring military and civilian life from the Revolutionary War will occur throughout the park. The military timeline will focus on the Revolutionary War to present-day. Living […]