Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

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 […]

Discover Fly Fishing: Grand Island

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

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 […]

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 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 […]

Discover Fly Fishing: Grand Island

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

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with the assistance of Cornhusker Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited; come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. […]

Event Series Family Fishing Night: Grand Island

Family Fishing Night: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 […]

Family Outdoor Day at Mormon Island SRA

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

Join us for Family Outdoor Day at Mormon Island SRA on Saturday, June 18! Registration for the event activities will be at the Lake #2 Cedar Campground Picnic Pavilion. Activities will include: Scavenger Hunt with outdoor prizes, kayaking, atlatl throwing, archery, camping games, Dutch oven cooking, fishing and animal identification. A valid state park entry […]

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 […]

Event Series Family Fishing Night: Grand Island

Family Fishing Night: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, 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 […]