Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a cozy getaway to E.T. Mahoney State Park! Reserve a select cabin or lodge room February 10-14, 2023 (Friday – Tuesday) and add on a special $55 Valentine’s Package to your reservation. Valentine’s Package includes • Embroidered blanket • Choice of sparkling juice or wine • 2 wine glasses • Baker’s […]
Visit beautiful Niobrara State Park for a cozy Valentine's weekend getaway on the weekends of Feb. 10-12th or Feb. 17-19 and unlock a 30% discount for a minimum 2 night stay! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet fee, wine glasses, and gift baskets […]
Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine's Saturday Steak Night or Sunday Brunch (or both!) on Feb. 11 and 12 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! Saturday's dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more! Sunday will feature hand-carved buffalo tenderloin and ham, homemade […]
