Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

First Day Hike at Louisville State Recreation Area

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

Join us for a New Year's Day trek at Louisville SRA! Meet at 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter across for the concessions. Our park naturalist will lead the way with some information on animal tracks! Explore the park to see where you can find signs of wildlife. Prepare for your winter hike:  dress in […]

Kayak Cleanup at Louisville State Recreation Area

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

Wildlife and people need clean and healthy spaces to live and enjoy. We know our communities in Nebraska believe in this too! Join Nebraska Game & Parks outdoor educators for a night of stewardship and conservation while kayaking! We will be providing trash bags & gloves for all those interested in helping to clean up […]

Beyond BOW Summer Paddling Series: Introduction to Kayaking

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

Ladies - come and join us on the water for this paddling class you are sure to enjoy! NGPC Certified Instructors will teach you the basics of kayaking and enjoying quiet waters. Focus will be on safety, equipment, water entry/exit and paddling strokes. Class is $15 and is limited to 10 people. All equipment will […]

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding at Louisville SRA

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

*This event is now full.* Join us on the water for this class you are sure to enjoy at Louisville State Recreation Area! Expert instructors will teach you all you need to know about stand up paddleboarding. All equipment will be provided, but participants may bring their own board and/or life jackets. This event will […]

Gouge a Gourd at Louisville SRA

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

Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin-target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear-throwing device called the atlatl. Who needs targets when you have pumpkins?! Meet at the Louisville SRA playground for this free naturalist program. State Park Vehicle Permit required. Can't make it on this date? Catch this event […]

First Day Hike at Louisville SRA

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

What do you call it when you look for birds outdoors when it is really cold outside? Brrrrrrding! Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike along the lake and river at Louisville SRA. We'll explore the trails along the Platte River while doing some winter birding. Meet near the parking lot by […]

All About Owls at Louisville State Recreation Area

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

WHOOOOO wants to learn about Nebraska’s owls, dissect an owl pellet and go on an owl prowl hike?! Join us at the Meisinger Shelter across from concessions to participate. A valid park permit required for entry.

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 […]

Dutch Oven Cooking at Louisville State Recreation Area

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

Discover Dutch oven cooking, from the care of the equipment to the range of recipes you can try, we’ll answer questions and do some cooking! Limited group size. Please register by email to kelly.ekue@nebraska.gov (Name, Email, # attending). Park permit required for entry.