Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 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 […]

Valentine’s Weekend at E.T. Mahoney State Park

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

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 […]

Valentine’s Cabin Getaway at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Brunch at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Brunch at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

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 […]

Valentine’s Cabin Getaway at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park Niobrara, NE

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 at one of Niobrara's five cabins! Check out our $35 add-on Sweetheart Package, complete with early check in and late check out, waived pet […]

Swanson Easter Egg Hunt

Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area 36166 Road 44B, Trenton, NE

Join us at Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 8! The hunt will take place at the picnic shelter across from the marina at 1:00 p.m. CT.