Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA! The hike will begin at the Eagle Viewing Center at 9 a.m. Mountain Time and last about one hour. We will take an easy, 1.5 mile hike through the campground then back at the Eagle Viewing Center for coffee and hot […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Platte River State Park! Meet our park naturalists at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the Red Tower for a short (approximately 3/4 mile) hike along the falls trail. Dogs are welcome on a six-foot leash. Following the hike, warm up by the fire […]
Join us to celebrate the new year by exploring the Old Oak Trail at Ponca State Park! We will meet at the West Shelter for an easy/moderate 1.25-mile hike. Hot cocoa, cookies and a warm fire will be available after the hike. You may want to bring a water bottle, snack, camera, Bird ID book, […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA! Explore campground on the East side of Wagon Train Lake. Visitors may see migratory birds and other types of wildlife. Enjoy the winter scenery on this 1 to 2 mile, easy hike on a dirt surface trail. There will be a […]
Join us Exploring the trail along the Platte River, Look for different species for waterfowl and woodland birds. Enjoy the winter scenery along the Platte River Corridor at Mormon Island SRA at 10 a.m. for an easy 1 mile hike. Meet at the Trail Head Entrance near west side of Bullhead Pond or Swimming Beach […]
Join us exploring the Bird Watchers Trail at Indian Cave State Park on New Year's Day! The hike will begin at the museum and go through the bird feeding station and continue through the pollinator garden and the Bird Watcher's Trail. This is an easy trail with slight inclines. Dress for weather conditions and bring […]
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearney SRA! Visitors will see nature and learn about the history of the park on this easy, 1.8-mile paved trek to the South Railroad Bridge. Dress for the weather and remember to bring snacks and water! Dogs are allowed on a six-foot leash. […]
