Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join us for a memorable New Years Day adventure! Enjoy the beauty of a First Day Hike by discovering the tracks of wildlife that also enjoy Lake Maloney. Afterward, we will gather around the campfire and warm up with a Dutch oven dessert. We will enjoy a gentle hike around the edge of the lake […]
Join us for a First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA! Enjoy the winter scenery and wildlife along the Roper Section Trail along Johnson Lake on this 1 to 2 mile, easy hike on a paved, accessible trail. Bring your warm clothing, cameras and binoculars! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. Bottled water and […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Meet at the Overlook Trailhead on the West side of HWY 26 10 a.m. Mountain Time. The hike offers a sweeping and scenic view of the North Platte River Valley. Park Superintendent Cooper will explain the history of the […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Windmill SRA! Meet at the Waupans Trail Head (Lake #1 Loop) for a 1.5-mile, easy hike on a grass-mowed trail. Be on the lookout for birds and winter wildlife. Remember water, snacks and weather-appropriate clothing! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. A valid […]
Start off your new year in Nebraska's great outdoors with a First Day Hike at Schramm Park SRA! Prepare for the hike: dress in layers, wear a hat, bring a water bottle and check the forecast. Dogs are welcome on a six-foot leash. Start a new tradition by inviting friends along. Meet in the Schramm […]
Kick off the year with a first day hike at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at the NEW! 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., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll have […]
Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA! Join us on a hike through on the Northlook Nature Trail at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The hike will be about 1 ½ miles or could be extended to 2 miles if hikers wish. The trail is all on the top of […]
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. We'll explore the trails along the Platte River while doing some winter birding. Meet near the parking lot by […]
Join us to kick off the new year by exploring the West Ridge Campground Trail around the Sherman Reservoir SRA! Visitors may see deer, foxes, birds and other types of wildlife. Enjoy the winter scenery on this 1.2 mile hike. This is a dirt trail with a variety of steepness grades. There is a potential […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature. Participants will have […]
