Enjoy the great outdoors at the OUTDOOR EXPO Saturday, May 13 from 9 am to 2 pm at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area! This FREE event is open to the […]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Fort KearnyState Recreation Area! Meet at 9 a.m. at the hike/bike trailhead. Dress for the weather, warm clothes and boots, water, and your dogs (must be on a 6 foot leash)! A Valid 2023 Park Entry Permit is required.
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day allows anyone to explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state recreation area or state historical park without the need to purchase a park entry permit for the day. It also allows anyone to fish for the day without a fishing permit. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations. […]
-Pumpkin Carving -Campsite Decorating -Costume Contest -Wagon Rides Wear your spookiest costume and join us at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area for ghoulishly fun events! It begins at 10:30am with the “Addams Family Goes Camping” program with naturalist Kathleen. At 12:00pm enjoy wagon rides through the park. At 12:30 there will be cupcake decorating and […]
The annual Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo showcases the state’s vast number of fun outdoor activities at beautiful Fort Kearny State Recreational Area. This free event is designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of age or experience. Those who attend can try fishing, archery, kayaking, camping and outdoor cooking, […]
Meet at trailhead at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. Come prepared with weather appropriate items like water, warm clothes and shoes, etc. Pets must remain on a six-foot (maximum) leash. Join us for hot chocolate after the hike. Pets are welcome.
People may enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to obtain fishing or park entry permits. The special day is held yearly on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations, and camping, lodging and all other user fees still apply at state park areas. In […]
The annual Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo showcases the state’s vast number of fun outdoor activities at beautiful Fort Kearny State Recreational Area. This event is designed to meet the needs of anyone interested in an outdoor lifestyle, regardless of age or experience. Those who attend can try fishing, archery, kayaking, camping and outdoor cooking, among […]
Fort Kearny State Park Recreation Area Registration can be made through www.outdoornebraska.gov. Limited Numbers.
Archway @ 9AM Fort Kearny @ 11AM 12:00pm-1:00pm, Fort Kearny Rec Area for guest speakers and other activities
Learn more about family fun in the outdoors. Bait, poles, cooking, scavenger hunt.
Park permit required.