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Event Series Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Join us for an old time Christmas each Friday and Saturday evening from December 8-23rd! Tour the mansion's 18 rooms, filled with holiday decorations! Walk the grounds and see beautiful lights and decorations. Carolers and Instrumentals perform in the Lady's parlor nightly. Hot apple cider, cookies and roasted chestnuts will be served! There will be […]

Featured Featured Event Series Cosmic Archery – December

Cosmic Archery – December

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]

$10

Christmas Bird Count at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

Indian Cave State Park and members of the Loess Hills Audubon Society welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to participate in the annual citizen science Christmas Bird Count being held at Indian Cave State Park on Thursday, December 28th. Ponca State Park’s Christmas Bird Count is part of a nationwide Christmas Bird Count […]

Featured Featured Event Series Cosmic Archery – December

Cosmic Archery – December

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]

$10
Event Series FIRST SHOTS Pistol

FIRST SHOTS Pistol

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Schramm

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join our Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. […]

$4 – $5
Featured Featured Event Series Cosmic Archery – December

Cosmic Archery – December

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

With winter upon us, it's time to move the archery adventures indoors! Perfect for friends, family, or a date, Cosmic Archery is a twist on your regular range time that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. No archery experience needed - beginners welcome. Reserve your group under one registration and choose from a unique check-in […]

$10

Winterfest at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

Join us at Ponca State Park for Winterfest! All activities are free during this outdoor family tradition. There will be Outdoor Education programs in the morning, followed by the National Championship Fruitcake Fling at high noon, where guest throw wildlife friendly fruitcakes competing for distance. Prizes will be awarded for the longest throws in four […]

Event Series Try Rifle

Try Rifle

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Want to learn a little bit about rifles? Not sure where to begin? Try Rifle is your place to start! This safe and first-time friendly program covers basic safety rules, handling demonstrations, and starter techniques. Participants get to shoot on the range as part of this one-hour class! […]

Event Series Try Archery

Try Archery

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Want to see what archery is all about? Never held a bow before? Not sure where to begin? Try Archery is your place to start! This easy-going program covers basic range rules and procedures, along with starter techniques. Participants get to fling arrows on their very first visit! And whether archery turns out to be […]

First Day Hike at Calamus SRA

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

Join us for a First Day Hike at Calamus SRA on New Year's Day! Begin at the Homestead Knolls fish cleaning station for a self-guided 1-mile hike on a grass path on the inner loop and another .5 miles on the outer loop if desired (the outer loop has the best views). Bring your warm […]

First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park! Enjoy storytelling about Buffalo Bill Cody and learn about the history of the park. Bring your dogs and your family members and meet us in the west parking lot for a 1-mile walk on a flat, concrete road through […]