Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join to us to celebrate the new year by exploring Indian Cave State Park on New Year's Day! Meet at 10 a.m. CT at trailhead #7. The trail we'll be hiking is a just over half a mile and is relatively flat and kid-friendly. Dress for weather conditions and bring bottled water and binoculars if […]
Kick off the new year with a first day hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Join us exploring 2.5 miles of the Cabin Trail, which loops through the center of the park and follows the buttes. The trail is mostly flat, but expect a couple of steep inclines. The Cabin Loop Road will be an […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Meet at the Overlook Trailhead parking lot on the West side of HWY 26 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time. The hike offers a sweeping and scenic view of the North Platte River Valley. This hike is approximately one mile […]
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 Lake Ogallala SRA! Meet at 10 a.m. Mountain Time at the Eagle Viewing Station for an scenic 3.5 mile, out-and-back hike on flat gravel. Along the way, we'll keep an eye out for birds and wildlife. Hot beverages will also be served, along with […]
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! Meet at the Schramm Education Center at 10:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. Choose which hike works best for you: a short hike along our Catalpa Trail with flatter terrain, or a longer hike at Schramm Park […]
Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on New Years 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 […]
