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Kick off the New Year by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks. Nebraska’s annual First Day Hikes are a chance to explore trails, watch wildlife, snap photos and create a lifetime of memories. Each year, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission encourages park-goers to take a hike on Jan. 1 at a Nebraska state park, state historical park or state recreation area. Note: A 2025 state park permit is required to enter parks.
IMPORTANT: Programs may be altered due to weather and trail conditions. Check the state park’s website or social media page for cancellations/modified schedules if severe weather advisories are in the area.
Omaha area First Day Hikes
Platte River State Park: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the red tower and join our Park Naturalists for a hike to Stone Creek Falls. Following the hike, warm up by the fireplace with hot cocoa, coffee and donut holes.
Schramm Park SRA: Meet at the Schramm Education Center at 10:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Choose which hike works best for you: a short hike along our Catalpa Trail with flatter terrain, or a longer hike at Schramm Park SRA through the forested hills. Following the hike, we will have a winter art activity for kids.
Mahoney State Park: Meet at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Guided hikes will begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll have a warm campfire for gathering out front and free s’mores, while supplies last.
Louisville SRA: Meet near the parking lot by the entry kiosk/park office at 3 p.m. and we’ll explore the wooded trails along the Platte River while doing some winter birding. We will provide binoculars, bird books and share some birding basics.
Kick off the New Year by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks. Nebraska’s annual First Day Hikes are a chance to explore trails, watch wildlife, snap photos and create a lifetime of memories. Each year, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission encourages park-goers to take a hike on Jan. 1 at a Nebraska state park, state historical park or state recreation area. Note: A 2025 state park permit is required to enter parks.
IMPORTANT: Programs may be altered due to weather and trail conditions. Check the state park’s website or social media page for cancellations/modified schedules if severe weather advisories are in the area.
Omaha area First Day Hikes
Platte River State Park: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the red tower and join our Park Naturalists for a hike to Stone Creek Falls. Following the hike, warm up by the fireplace with hot cocoa, coffee and donut holes.
Schramm Park SRA: Meet at the Schramm Education Center at 10:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Choose which hike works best for you: a short hike along our Catalpa Trail with flatter terrain, or a longer hike at Schramm Park SRA through the forested hills. Following the hike, we will have a winter art activity for kids.
Mahoney State Park: Meet at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center. Guided hikes will begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We’ll have a warm campfire for gathering out front and free s’mores, while supplies last.
Louisville SRA: Meet near the parking lot by the entry kiosk/park office at 3 p.m. and we’ll explore the wooded trails along the Platte River while doing some winter birding. We will provide binoculars, bird books and share some birding basics.