Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar

Game and Parks Events

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Today

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 […]

First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park

E.T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, Online

Enjoy the new year with a First Day Hikes at E.T. Mahoney State Park! Meet at Kountze Memorial Theatre.  Hikes will begin at 2:45 and 3:45.   We'll have popcorn and hot cocoa for sale and a warm bonfire for gathering out front. Follow up your hike with a Magic Show at 5 p.m.! Seats can […]

First Day Hike at Louisville State Recreation Area

Louisville State Recreation Area 15810 Hwy. 50, Louisville, NE, NE

Join us for a New Year's Day trek at Louisville SRA! Meet at 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter across for the concessions. Our park naturalist will lead the way with some information on animal tracks! Explore the park to see where you can find signs of wildlife. Prepare for your winter hike:  dress in […]

First Day Hike at Windmill State Recreation Area

Windmill SRA - Buffalo County Gibbon, NE

Join us for a First Day Hike at Windmill SRA to kick off the new year! Meet at the Trail Head parking area near lake #1 at 3 p.m. for this easy 1.5 mile hike. Keep an eye out for deer, rabbits, birds and other wildlife along the way! Remember to bring warm clothing, appropriate […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Mormon Island State Recreation Area! Explore the trail along the Platte River, look for different species of waterfowl and woodland birds. Enjoy the winter sunset along the Platte River Corridor. This will be a easy, one-mile hike on the Chain of Lakes Trail. Remember […]

Event Series Homeschool Hikes at Schramm Education Center

Homeschool Hikes at Schramm Education Center

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

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 […]