Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman: Introduction to Fishing

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

This fun, educational event allows women to learn and experience fishing, including basic skills like selecting equipment, baiting a hook, casting a line and releasing the fish safely back into its habitat. Taking place at Mormon Island State Recreation, just south of Grand Island from 6 PM - 8 PM. All equipment and bait will […]

$10

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 […]

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 […]

Discover Fly Fishing: Grand Island

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

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. There is no cost to attend and participate. This event is being held at Mormon Island Lake 1.

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

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 […]