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Celebrate 2025 with First Day Hikes

People walking the trails at Ponca State Park in winter

Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.

These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities. Or choose any state park and create your own hiking adventure.

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Be aware of fishing regulation changes for 2025

A new year of fishing adventures is almost here. Before you start planning for 2025, take a look at this roundup of fishing regulation changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. They affect species such as channel catfish, northern pike, wiper and more.

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Learn ice-fishing at four events in January

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice events and one classroom event.

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Christmas tree at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park
Still time to attend a holiday event

It's not too late to celebrate the holiday season at a Nebraska state park. Check out our event calendar and discover a yule log festival, Christmas Bird Counts, a 52-room mansion dressed for Christmas and beautiful light displays.

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Celebrate the holidays at Buffalo Bill's ranch

You're invited to Christmas at the Codys'. Tour the fully decorated mansion and barn and enjoy carolers, horse drawn rides and cookies, roasted chestnuts and cider in this fun holiday tradition.

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Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park

On Dec. 21, come out to Platte River State Park for a day of festive fun. Take part in the yule log quest, a cookie decorating contest, free lighted hayrack rides, pictures with Santa and more.

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Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Schramm

Get the family outdoors over winter break while contributing to science. On Dec. 27, learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter, whether you hike or stay indoors to count birds. 

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Venturing outdoors solo in winter

Alone time in nature is essential, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Here are some tips from Greg Wagner on how to safely enjoy a solo adventure in the winter.

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New mushroom discoveries

A team of researchers has been hard at work surveying for mushrooms in Nebraska, and DNA testing shows that some of their finds may be new to science. Read more online.

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Reasons to hunt the muzzleloader season

The muzzleloading deer season runs the entire month of December, giving hunters more time in the field. But there are other reasons to hunt this season, Julie Geiser explains in this new piece.

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