Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

First Day Hikes

Kick off the New Year in the great outdoors by participating in First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2023, at Nebraska’s state parks! Nebraska’s annual First Day Hikes are a […]

First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! Meet at 8 a.m. at the Eagle Viewing Center for an easy, scenic 1.5 mile hike. […]

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE, United States

Start the new year off with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge and join our Park Naturalists for […]

First Day Hike at Wagon Train State Recreation Area

Wagon Train State Recreation Area Hickman Rd, Lincoln, NE

Kick of 2023 with a First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA! 9 a.m. - Meet at the RV campground Area 2.  We'll explore the Area 2 Trail and keep […]

First Day Hike at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA! Meet at 9 a.m. at the hike/bike trailhead. Dress for the weather, warm clothes and boots, […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Start off your New Year's Day with a First Day Hike at Ponca State Park! Meet at the West Shelter in the park and join our park naturalist as we […]

First Day Hike at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park

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

Looking for an easy hike to get out and stretch those legs?  Meet at the Visitor Center at Rock Creek Station SHP for an easy one-mile guided history hike.  Walk […]

First Day Hike at Verdon Lake State Recreation Area

Verdon Lake State Recreation Area 64530 712 Rd, Verdon, NE

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Verdon Lake SRA! Meet at the playground area at 10 a.m.  You'll be hiking the Lake Trail, an easy […]

First Day Hike at Sherman State Recreation Area

Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area 79025 Sherman Dam Rd, Ste 1, Loup City, NE

Explore the Redwood Trail at Sherman Reservoir SRA at 10am meeting at the Trail Head parking area at Redwood Area for a moderate 1.95 mile hike.  explore park trail, potential […]

First Day Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Ash Hollow! 10 a.m. - Meet at the Ash Hollow Visitor Center area for this easy 3/4 mile hike […]

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

Start the year off with a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Meet outside the park office by 10 a.m. in the main parking lot. This fun, easy hike […]

First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Schramm Education Center! Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Education Center and join the Schramm Park Naturalists for a […]