Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

First Day Hike at Johnson Lake SRA

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 1 Drive 25A, Elwood, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Lake Ogallala SRA

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area 1475 Hwy. 61 N., Ogallala, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Windmill SRA

Windmill SRA - Buffalo County Gibbon, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Schramm Park

Schramm Park State Recreation Area 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike on the Cowboy Trail

Please join us on the Cowboy Trail for a "First Day Hike" to celebrate the New Year! The trail is free to use, and everyone is welcome to join. When: 1 p.m. CT Where: Cowboy Trail Broken Bridge (just west of Norfolk) View Cowboy Trail parking lot map. Distance: One mile total (across the bridge and […]

First Day Hike at Wildcat Hills SRA

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area 210615 NE-71, Gering, NE

Kick off the new year with a scenic hike at Wildcat Hills SRA at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on New Year's 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 […]

First Day Trail Ride at Branched Oak SRA

Branched Oak State Recreation Area 12000 West Branched Oak Rd., Raymond, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Mahoney State Park

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

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 […]

First Day Hike at Red Willow SRA

Red Willow State Recreation Area 72718 Trail 2, McCook, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Louisville SRA

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

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 […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

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

Join us on New Year's Day for a sunset hike at Mormon Island SRA! We'll be exploring the Chain-of-Lakes Trail for an easy, one mile hike on flat, mowed grass. Hikers can enjoy the wintry sunset along the beautiful Platte River and maybe catch some of the natural sights and sounds that the trail has […]

Event Series First Shots Pistol

First Shots Pistol

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Take your first shots with us! The biggest challenge for new shooters is getting started. First Shots makes getting started in shooting very easy - and, thanks to NSSF partnership*, it's only $10! At a First Shots seminar, you'll receive: -An educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms -Individual and group training […]