Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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. […]

The Pawnee at Fort Kearny

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE +1 more

Join us at Fort Kearny on October 7th to honor the Pawnee Scouts of the U.S. Army Company A. The event will also celebrate the Pawnee Seed Preservation Society's 20th anniversary and will feature a Pawnee Native Harvest Exhibit and musical performances with Pawnee singers, dancers and drummers. Schedule: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Living […]

Event Series Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, 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 […]

Event Series Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, 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 […]

Event Series Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, 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 […]

Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

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

Join us at Fort Kearny SRA for the annual outdoor expo! This free event is open to the public and is designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of age or experience. Activities include campground games, target shooting, historical reenactments, kids outdoor discovery zone, and more! Download event schedule […]

Discover Ice Fishing at Fort Kearny SRA

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

Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at four Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth Fishing Program will host two on-ice and one classroom events. On Saturday, January 14, the Nebraska Fish and Game Association will host a Classroom Clinic […]

First Day Hike at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

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

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Fort Kearny SRA! Meet at 9 a.m. at the hike/bike trailhead. Dress for the weather, warm clothes and boots, water, and your dogs (must be on a 6 foot leash)! A Valid 2023 Park Entry Permit is required.

Birdability Outing at Fort Kearny SRA

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

Join Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska’s Birdability Captain to celebrate Birdability Week with a free, accessible, and inclusive bird outing along the Hike-Bike Trail at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area (SRA). Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and an opportunity to share resources and ideas to […]

Family Fishing Night: Kearney

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

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 for years to learn. All participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. Visit OutdoorNebraska.org for […]