First Day Hike

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

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

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Mormon Island State Recreation Area! Explore the trail along the Platte River, look for different species of waterfowl and woodland birds. Enjoy the winter sunset along the Platte River Corridor. This will be a easy, one-mile hike on the Chain of Lakes Trail. Remember […]

First Day Hike at Calamus SRA

Calamus State Recreation Area 42285 York Point Rd, Burwell, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Buffalo Bill Ranch SHP

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE

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 […]

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! 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 […]

First Day Hike at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park Louisville, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Ponca State Park

Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE

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, […]

First Day Hike at Wagon Train SRA

Wagon Train State Recreation Area Hickman Rd, Lincoln, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Mormon Island SRA

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

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 […]

First Day Hike at Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE

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 […]

First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

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. […]

First Day Hike at Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE

Kick off the new year with a first day hike at beautiful Chadron State Park! Join us exploring the Lower Loup Road at Chadron State Park. We will be meeting at the picnic area by the playground for an easy 1-mile hike. There are several options for length of walk and we will be on […]