Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Calendar
Game and Parks Events
Join other women for this handgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on June 11, 18 & 25 6-8 pm at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park. This class will lead you through the basics of handgun safety, handling and technique by shooting paper and steel targets. Session #1 […]
Join other women for this handgun shooting workshop series for women, taught by women on June 11, 18 & 25 6-8 pm at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex at Platte River State Park. This class will lead you through the basics of handgun safety, handling and technique by shooting paper and steel targets. Session #1 […]
Join us at the Outdoor Heritage Education Complex located within Platte River State Park for our Steel Plate Challenge! The Steel Plate Challenge is a speed shooting competition that consists of standardized stages with 5 steel targets, ranging in size from 10″ round plates to 18×24″ rectangular plates from 7 yards – 35 yards away. […]
Give fishing a try at Owen Landing at beautiful Platte River State Park with our Park Naturalists! Learn how to bait a hook, cast a line and catch a fish. Loaner equipment will be provided. A Nebraska fishing license is required for ages 16 and up.
Join us at Platte River State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking clinic! Learn how to cook using Dutch Ovens, which make it easy to enjoy a tasty outdoor meal, just like in the old days! Instructors will share how to season, maintain temperature, cook with, basic tools, clean and store Dutch Ovens. You will […]
Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day! Join us for a hike at beautiful Platte River State Park on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center below Mallet Lodge. Discover what it takes to be a birder and practice bird identification skills while hiking with a Naturalist […]
Highly anticipated Ladies Day on the Range event isn’t just about hitting targets; it’s about equipping women with knowledge and skills to feel confident and secure operating a firearm or archery equipment On April 26 from 9 - 11 a.m. Platte River State Park is just one of the six locations take part in the […]
Join us for a fishing education evening focused on women who have cast a line before, and would like to delve in more to grow her confidence to fish independently. The evening will include: identifying types of fish, selecting bait, selecting equipment for a type of fish, finding your fishing hole, cleaning panfish, and cooking […]
A fishing education evening focused on women to learn and experience fishing. The evening will include basics: selecting a beginner's fishing equipment, baiting a hook (squeamish about worms? Don't worry, we have alternative bait for you), casting a line, and releasing the fish safely back into their habitat. All equipment and bait will be provided […]
A hunter education focused weekend designed to give women the chance to learn the basics of hunter safety and gain firsthand firearm and archery experience in a fun, safe environment. Basic hunter education course material will be taught through simulated hunting situations, live fire exercises, education and responsibility activities. Workshops will be led by women […]
Visit scenic Platte River State Park with your loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a Valentine's weekend brunch. This brunch is walk-in only; no reservations will be accepted. Menu includes: Egg casserole, French toast, biscuits, country gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fried chicken, ham, carving station with bison sirloin roast, and dinner rolls. Salad […]
Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine’s Day Steak Night on Feb. 14 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! The dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more. For reservations starting Jan. 1, call 402-234-2217. DOWNLOAD THE MENU A 2025 state park vehicle permit […]