Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Women’s Community Bike Ride at Branched Oak SRA

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

Calling all trail-loving women! Please join THOR (Trails Have Our Respect) for a fun and inclusive ride designed to bring women together on the trails in our communities. Meeting location: Trail Area #7 These are mellow-paced, no-drop rides that are perfect for building confidence, making new connections, and having a great time on two wheels! […]

Thorsday Night Ride at Branched Oak Lake

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

Enjoy a community bike ride hosted by THOR (Trails Have Our Respect) at Branched Oak SRA on Thursday, Aug. 7! Meeting location: Trail Area #7 As with all "Thorsday" night rides, the pace will be mellow and all skill levels are welcome to join a guided, no-drop ride. THOR will make accommodations for advanced riders […]

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 […]

Branched Oak Spooktacular

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

Join us for a Spooktacular event at Branched Oak State Recreation Area! SCHEDULE 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Head to the east side of the water tower to enjoy the apple sling, Plinko, the fish pond, hula hoop, ring toss, bag toss, zipline, photo booth, a dragon/dinosaur bouncy ride, and pumpkin carving. Pumpkins will be […]

Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

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

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

First Day Horseback 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 at  and ride trails from Area #2 to Area #14, roughly 8 miles or more depending on weather. Surface is grass and trails range from […]

Branched Oak Spooktacular @ Branched Oak SRA

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

Join us for a Spooktacular event at Branched Oak State Recreation Area on Saturday, October 21 from 3:30-9 p.m. at Middle Oak Campground! Pumpkins will be available for sale on site for the pumpkin rolling contest and pumpkin carving. Activity Schedule 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Activities which will include pumpkin rolling contest (all ages […]