Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Please join us on the Cowboy Trail for a "First Day Hike" to celebrate the New Year! The trail is free to use, and everyone is welcome to join. When: 1 p.m. CT Where: Cowboy Trail Broken Bridge (just west of Norfolk) View Cowboy Trail parking lot map. Distance: One mile total (across the bridge and […]
Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on New Year's Day! Hikers can choose from two hiking trails: the Nature Trail (1/2 mile) and the Turkey Run Trail (2 mile). Both hikes will begin at the Nature Center. Both trails are dirt/gravel surfaced. The […]
Saddle up for the first horseback ride of the year at Branched Oak SRA! Horses (not provided - must bring your own) and their riders will meet in Area #2. The ride will be about 4 to 5 miles on grass and trails that range from flat to hilly. There is water on site for […]
Kick off the year with a first day hike at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Walk through the conservatory, see the working greenhouse and then explore activities in the nature center. Guided hikes will begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll have a […]
Join us in exploring the Willow View Campground/Archery Range Trail on this first day hike at Red Willow SRA! We'll be meeting at Site #48 for an easy/moderate 1.39-mile hike. This hike includes some hilly terrain along with flat roadways. We may see all types of wildlife, but especially deer and songbirds. Dress for the […]
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. Meet near the parking lot by the entry kiosk/park office and we'll explore the wooded trails along the Platte […]
Join us on New Year's Day for a sunset hike at Mormon Island SRA! We'll be exploring the Chain-of-Lakes Trail for an easy, one mile hike on flat, mowed grass. Hikers can enjoy the wintry sunset along the beautiful Platte River and maybe catch some of the natural sights and sounds that the trail has […]
Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]
Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public information meetings this winter. These meetings, which are scheduled in each Game and Parks district, begin at 6:30 p.m. local time and will last 2½ hours. The first half hour will be an open […]
Join us for Zoology for Beginners at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park! Discover the field of zoology with an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for our Ambassador Animals. You’ll meet some of our live animals and participate in animal-related […]
Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season. This […]
Join us for Zoology for Beginners at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park! Discover the field of zoology with an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for our Ambassador Animals. You’ll meet some of our live animals and participate in animal-related […]
