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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 hike the Old Oak Trail looking for winter flora and fauna.  We will stop at the Old Oak Tree for photos. This is an easy […]

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 a part of the Oregon-California Trail, as we learn interesting facts and dispel some myths about pioneer travel in the mid-1800s.  Follow wagon ruts along […]

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 1 mile hike with plenty of potential for bird activity! A snowball toss will take place after the walk (depending on the snowfall). Hot chocolate […]

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 for bird and wildlife viewing along with an opportunity for sledding if snow is present.  Hot cider and donuts will be provided. Bring a warm […]

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 on the Oregon / cliff trail. Our hiking guide will provide historical information about the park and Oregon Trail as you exlpore. Following the 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 will be a little over a mile on Roper Trail. The hiking trail is paved and accessible for wheelchairs. Keep an eye out for migratory […]

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 short hike along our Catalpa Trail or head down to Schramm Park SRA for a longer hike. We'll have warm beverages and an art activity […]

First Day Hike at Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Meet at 1 p.m. at the Sawmill Shelter. We will take the scenic Steamboat Butte Trail, a moderate 1 mile hike with fantastic views of the surrounding area. Keep an eye out for deer, rabbits, birds and other wildlife! Remember […]

First Day Hike at Lake Maloney SRA

Lake Maloney SRA 301 East State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE

Let's start the year out right with a little Tracks and Trash Hike at Lake Maloney SRA! Meet at the Maloney Outlet at 1 p.m. for an easy 1/2 mile hike while looking for wildlife tracks and picking up litter while the water is low. We'll see what we can find! Keep an eye out […]

First Day Hike at Calamus State Recreation Area

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

Start your New Year off  by joining us for a fun day at Calamus SRA! Meet at 1 p.m. at the fish cleaning station in the Knolls Campground Area parking lot or enjoy a self-guided hike on your own time. The trail has beautiful views of Burwell to the east and the Calamus Reservoir to […]

First Day Hike at Red Willow State Recreation Area

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE

Join us for the First Day Hike at Red Willow SRA! Meet at 1 p.m. at Site 48.  This will be a moderate hike and will be at the Willow View Campground/ Archery Range. This 1.39 mile hike includes some hilly terrain, along with flat roadways. You may see all types of wildlife, but especially […]

First Day Hike at Wildcat Hills

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

Start the new year off right with a First Day Hike at the Wildcat Hills. Discover rocky buttes, ponderosa pine woodlands and the animals that call this area home. Meet at the Nature Center for this .5 mile hike. Pets are welcome and must be on a 6 ft leash. Hot chocolate and cookies provided […]