Your Parks Adventure
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2026 Trail Trek
Looking for a fun outdoor challenge? Embark on Your Parks Adventure from May 1-Sept. 30, 2026, for a chance to explore the state and be eligible for prizes! In 2026, America will commemorate its 250th anniversary since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In partnership with the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, explore 50 trails and museums that showcase various aspects of Nebraska’s history. Each Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek location is also a registered WanderNebraska site and will be counted in the WanderNebraska program.
How it works
Visit one of the 50 designated trail locations during the 2026 contest. Once you find the Trail Trek sign, snap a selfie with Kit, scan the QR code and submit your picture to our online entry form. The more trails you visit, the more chances you have to win. Participate on your own or with a group. Once you’ve entered your first trail submission, you will be entered for a chance to win prizes generously provided by our sponsors and WanderNebraska, including outdoor gear, Nebraskaland Magazine subscription, a two-night cabin stay and much more!
Participants who visit any of the listed locations, snap a selfie at one of our designated Trail Trek signs, and submit it online are eligible for a chance to win prizes. Pictures must be from a designated Trail Trek sign; 50 signs are located across the state.
Rules
- The promotion begins May 1, 2026 and ends September 30, 2026. All submissions must take place during the contest period to be eligible to win.
- Participants must be 19 years or older to be eligible for the grand prize.
- Participants must register for the contest online at YourParksAdventure.com. Participants will use their log-in to submit each of their entries, which can be uploaded after each site visit or all at once.
- Submissions must include:
- a) First and last name
- b) A valid address
- c) A valid email address
- d) A valid phone number
- e) Trail location and date visited.
- f) A “selfie” with the Trail Trek sign from each trail location. The trail name on Trail Trek sign must be visible in photo to receive credit. A selfie is defined as a digital photograph that includes an identifiable image of the registered participant, whether alone or in a group.
- g) A description of your adventure on the trail or your “Trail Trek.”
- h) All photos will become property of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Any photos, names or information submitted can be shared in promotional materials including social media or used to promote the Your Parks Adventure challenge or Nebraska state parks. This does not apply to registered accounts for participants who are 18 years of age and under.
- Multiple entries for the same trail trek sign count as one.
- If a Trail Trek sign appears to be missing, take a selfie that verifies you are at the location. Submit the photo along with an explanation to activate a detailed review of the submission and sign status.
- At the conclusion of the contest period, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will randomly draw prize winners from the list of all eligible submissions made between May 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. Winners will be notified by email, telephone, or mail within two weeks of the conclusion of the contest period.
- a) Prizes include outdoor gear, Nebraskaland Magazine subscriptions (one per household), and Nebraskaland calendars.
- b) Grand Prize: Two-night cabin stay at a Nebraska state park, outdoor gear, magazine subscription, and calendar.
- c) All participants will also be entered into the WanderNebraska competition and prize pools. See wandernebraska.com for more details.
- Other drawings, prizes, and/or challenges may be added throughout the contest and will be announced on this web page.
- Prizes won in this program may not be returned to the providing retailer or organization for cash or credit.
- Employees of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission or the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation are not eligible to win prizes.

Guided hikes
New in 2026 – Join the Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek and WanderNebraska teams each month for guided hikes. Led by park staff, naturalists or rangers, these group hikes offer a chance to learn more about the history of the area while exploring the natural landscape.
Trail locations
Kit the Raccoon can be found at each of these locations, typically within a half mile of the starting point. Trails included in the program are located at Nebraska Game and Parks areas, as well as participating city, county, federal, and Natural Resource District areas.
Explore the locations below to find directions and site details leading to Kit the Raccoon’s selfie signs!
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park Tree Trail
Address: 2600 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410
Directions: The Tree Trail starts just north of the green restroom complex north of Arbor Lodge. The crushed gravel/handicapped accessible trail is located just off the parking area drive. Look for the Trail Trek sign marking the trail.
Total trail length: 1/2 mile
Distance to sign: ~25 feet from parking lot
Surface type: crushed gravel, accessible
Trail use: walking trail
Amenities: benches, picnic tables in the area and restrooms at the mansion
Park hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: no fee for parking, but there is an admission fee for the mansion
Overland Trail
Address: 4265 Hwy 26, Lewellen, NE 69147
Directions: The sign and trailhead are located roughly 800 feet from the main entrance of the park. To find this location, go south or turn right from the paved road onto the gravel road. Parking can be utilized near the stop sign, off the gravel road or in the picnic area parking lot.
Total trail length: ~1.5 miles out and back
Distance to sign: ~1/4 mile
Trail use: Walking/hiking trail (dogs allowed on 6 ft leash)
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
Colson Creek Trail
Address: 86930 517th Ave, Royal, NE 68773
Directions: The trailhead is just off the paved sidewalk 50 yards northwest of the parking lot and Visitor Center for Ashfall Fossil Beds.
Total trail length: .95 mile
Distance to sign: located at trailhead
Trail use: hiking
Hours: Open select hours from May 1-Oct. 11, 2026. View hours here.
Entrance fee: Trail access is included in $10 admission fee (4 and older) for Ashfall Fossil Beds.
Battle Creek Heritage Park
Address: 901 S 3rd St., Battle Creek, NE 68715
Directions: The parking area is located in front of the chain-link fence on the east side of Heritage Park on South 3rd St. The sign is located through the east entrance of the chain-link fence protecting the Battle Creek Heritage Park, next to the State Historical marker. Once inside the fencing, turn right off the pathway; the selfie station is approximately 8 feet into the grassy lawn.
Total trail length: 1.2 miles
Trail use: walking trail; dogs allowed on a leash
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Amenities: Covered picnic area, playground, swimming pool, and accessible restrooms
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: 204 E. F St., Elmwood, NE 68349
Directions: There is street parking directly south of the Aldrich House. Access the sign in the garden on the southwest corner of the property, where the Nebraska historical sign about Mrs. Aldrich is also located.
Note: The Aldrich House is directly across the street from the Bess Streeter Aldrich Park, which is also the MoPac Trailhead. The Mopac trail is located 1/2 block north of the Aldrich House.
Distance to sign: ~20 feet from house
Mopac Trail use: multi-use
Accessibility status: ADA accessible
Hours: Beginning May 1, the Aldrich House is open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The sign can be accessed during off hours.
Entrance fee: There is no fee to access the sign. Guests can enter the Aldrich House to access information about Mrs. Aldrich for free. To tour the house, there is a $5 fee for adults and $3 for students.
Address: 90468 State Hwy 61, Merriman, NE 69218
Directions: Park in the gravel parking lot in front of the park’s Visitor Center. From there if you look to the northeast you will notice a long white house. Take the sidewalk that is near the parking lot, and follow it around to the front of the house. The trail trek sign will be posted near the end of the sidewalk towards the east. There will be a sign at the beginning of the sidewalk that points towards the Trail Trek sign.
Total trail length: 700 feet
Trail use: multi-use concrete sidewalk
Hours: May 20-Sept. 7, 2026: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (mountain time)
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
Scout’s Trail
Address: 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd., North Platte, NE 69101
Directions: The trailhead is on the east side of the barn, within the white fenced in area by the windmill.
Total trail length: 1 mile round-trip
Distance to sign: 220 feet from east parking lot, 650 feet from west parking lot
Trail use: multi-use hiking, walking, biking
Accessibility status: At this time trail surface is ADA compliant, but trail access is not.
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required. Mansion entry fee is $5 for ages 13+; $1 for ages 3-12
Steamboat Butte Trail
Address: 15951 Highway 385, Chadron, NE 69337
Directions: The trail head is west of the sawmill shelter parking lot. Go right at the trailhead, and keep right for 500 yards. Look for the sign on the right side just before steamboat butte. If you take a picture in front of the sign, you will have Steamboat Butte in the background.
Total trail length: 1.25 miles
Trail use: multi-use (hiking, biking, horseback riding; not wheelchair accessible)
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
Wehrspan Lake Trail
Address: 8901 S 154th St., Omaha, NE 68138
Directions: Enter Chalco Hills from Giles Road and follow the main park road to the stop sign. From here, head straight to the main office parking area. The trailhead is located south near the rain garden and Heartland B-cycles. Follow the winding trail to the bottom of the hill, turn right. To locate the sign, follow the trail past the ball field and across the road towards the playground/windmill area.
Total trail length: North Loop: 4.5 miles; Full Loop: 7.2 miles
Distance to sign: 1/2 mile
Trail use: multi-use (hikers, bikers, strollers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: 400 Mill St., Champion, NE 69023
Directions: The sign is located on the south side of the 100-year-old mill. There is parking along the street in front of mill.
Distance to sign: ~50 feet from parking lot
Trail use: foot traffic only (no real trail, but you can walk around the lake)
Hours: open 24 hours; mill is open by appointment only
Entrance fee: free entry for day use
O’Neill
Address: E. Hancock St. and Hwy 281 intersection, O’Neill, NE
Directions: The trailhead is located at the northeast end of the parking area. Facing the depot, go up the steps or take the ramp at the right side of the parking lot to the Cowboy Trail. The sign will be located just off the Cowboy Trail between the east end of the depot and Highway 281.
Distance to sign: ~30 yards
Total trail length: 317 miles; the O’Neill Depot is located around mile 75 of the Cowboy Trail spanning from Norfolk to Valentine.
Trail use: All are welcome in the Cowboy Trail, the trail is concrete in O’Neill and crushed limestone and wood decked bridges further out. Motorized vehicles are not permitted and pets must be kept on a leash.
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: free entry
Valentine
Address: E. C St. and Cowboy Trail intersection, Valentine, NE
Directions: Please park in Bomgaars’ parking lot and walk 200 feet north to reach the cowboy trail then walk 200 feet east on the trail.
Distance to sign: ~1/2 mile
Total trail length: 317 miles
Trail use: multi-use, crushed rock surface
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: free entry
Jamaica North Trail
Address: 6701 S 14th St., Lincoln, NE 68512
Directions: To find the sign, take the Rock Island Trail north for .2 miles and then .3 miles west across the GPTN bridge over the railroad. Once over the railroad, you can take the ramp down to the Jamacia North Trail where you will reach the sign. Parking is available at Densmore Park.
Total trail length: 82 miles to Marysville, KS
Distance to sign: 1/2 mile
Trail use: multi-use, paved/accessible
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: free entry
Logan Valley School Building
Address: 225 S Clark St., Allen, NE 68710
Directions: Turn off of Highway 9 when you reach Allen, NE. From here, drive west (uphill) on 2nd St. until you reach Clark St. Then, turn left and go downhill one block to the main museum at the corner of Clark and 3rd St. Next, take the sidewalk to the schoolhouse, which is located just west of the main museum where you will find the sign.
Hours: Sundays from 2-4 p.m. in June, July, and August. Special tours may be arranged throughout the year by contacting one of the above phone numbers or the email given.
Entrance fee: free entry; donations welcome
Address: 25198 Bennington Rd., Valley, NE 68064
Directions: To find to sign, first enter the park and follow the main road to the parking area near the river access site. From the parking area, walk toward the river access site. The sign is located next to the existing interpretive panel that explains the history of the site and how Elkhorn Crossing received its name.
Distance to sign: ~75 yards
Trail use: there is no defined trail at this site.
Entrance fee: free entry
Visitor Center
Address: 201 S 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Directions: The trailhead is 50 yards south of the Visitor Center parking lot. The trail leads to the west gate of the Fort where the sign is located.
Total trail length: 1/4 mile
Trail use: hiking/walking, wheelchair accessible
Hours: Parks ground hours are sunrise to sunset. Our Visitor Center is open May 2 through Oct. 4, Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance fee: A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry. Museum admission is $5 for ages 13+, $1 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under.
Parade Ground Path
Address: 82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE 68823
Directions: From the parking lot, visitors can access the parade ground path at the Post Headquarters (park office). The square rock path (500 x 500 feet) surrounds the parade ground and provides access to multiple historical buildings that make up the 1870s military fort. The trail trek sign is posted by the Post Hospital, approximately 1,000 feet along the path.
Total trail length: ~1/2 mile
Distance to sign: 1,000 feet
Trail use: The flat, rock path is for foot traffic only and is generally accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Visitors are not restricted to the rock path and may walk on the parade ground.
Hours: Grounds are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The park office, gift shop, and historical buildings are open May through September, Wednesdays-Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Memorial Day and Labor Day. Historical buildings can also be open by appointment.
Amenities: A modern restroom is located near the park office and is open year-round. Pets are welcome on the grounds on a 6-ft leash. Only service animals are allowed in the historical buildings. There are ramps into most historical buildings. The park has a shaded picnic area with tables.
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required. There is an admission fee to enter historical buildings ($5 ages 13+, $1 ages 3-12, no charge age 2 and under).
Address: 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE 68847
Directions: To find the sign, please park in the large parking lot that is approximately 440 yards west of the parade grounds flag pole. The trail trek sign is located on the flag pole.
Total trail length: ~800 yards
Distance to sign: ~440 yards
Trail use: walking trail
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
White River Trail
Address: 3200 Hwy 20, Crawford, NE 69339
Directions: The trailhead is located inside Fort Robinson State Park, east of Hwy 20 on the road to Grabel Ponds. Once the black top road turns to gravel, there is a small parking area on the right-hand side of the road. From the entrance of the trail, you will then walk about a half mile to reach the sign.
Total trail length: The trail is approximately 3 miles from the trailhead to the highway by Crawford. Approximately 6 miles round trip.
Distance to sign: ~1/2 mile
Trail use: The gravel trail is usable by hikers, bikers, e-bikes and baby strollers. No horses allowed.
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
Address: 3202 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE 68105
Directions: The sign is located at the intersection of 32nd Ave. and Woolworth Ave., across from the roundabout. Enter through the center gate and follow the sidewalk straight north. The sign will be installed in the mulch bed in front of the walkway and ramp leading to the Portico, diagonally across from the Ford Birthsite and Gardens informational kiosk.
Total trail length: 317 miles
Distance to sign: 100 feet
Trail use: multi-use walking trail; paved/accessible
Hours: open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: 105 E Harrison St., Hyannis, NE 69350
Directions: The sign is located on the wagon in front of the courthouse building.
Hours: Open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment (call 308-458-2371 or 308-289-0052).
Entrance fee: free entry; donations accepted
Address: Hwy 34 & Porter Ave., Haigler, NE 69030
Directions: The trailhead and sign are located on the south side of Hwy 34 (GoldenRod HiWay) & Porter Ave. Signage says Haigler Welcome Center at Conoco Station Museum and Cornerstone Museum. Street parking is available. During high winds, the sign will be moved inside the museum and a note will be posted on the front door.
Total trail length: Haigler Welcome Center at Conoco Station Museum and Cornerstone Museum plus one-room country Schoolhouse Museum and Jail Museum covers 1 city block off Highway 34.
Distance to sign: just a few steps off Highway 34 and Porter Avenue
Trail use: multi-use, handicap-accessible
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment (call or text 308-340-1689).
Entrance fee: free entry; donations accepted
Address: 103 E Avenue E, Oshkosh, NE 69154
Directions: The sign is located at the front of the property, just east of Tower Plaza in front of the short length of black metal fence.
Distance to sign: The sign is five feet from the street, depending on where you park.
Details: This is a historic site, not a trail, but all are welcome to walk around and explore the half-acre property. The grounds showcase artwork created by talented local artisans. As you explore, you’ll find barn quilts displayed on both buildings, the Tower Flower metal sculpture on the east side of the plaza, and a sandhill crane mural on the small building beneath the tower.
We kindly ask visitors not to climb or hang on the water tower’s legs or struts. These supports are more than 100 years old, and avoiding extra pressure helps preserve this historic landmark for everyone to enjoy.
Hours: The area is open 24 hours a day to give guests the flexibility they need, and we’re proud to keep the space welcoming at all hours. We simply ask everyone to be mindful of our neighbors, keep noise low, especially at night, treat the property with care, and help us maintain a peaceful environment that everyone can enjoy.
Entrance fee: free entry
Education Center
Address: 8523 W. State Hwy 4
Directions: Park at the east end of the Education Center parking lot. Proceed through the visitor center or follow the sidewalk along its east side heading east. A park bench with a wayside exhibit is located at the base of a bridge, adjacent to the sign.
Distance to sign: 72 yards from Education Center
Total trail length: The rest of the trail system can be anywhere from 1/2 mile to 3 miles on chat rock or manicured grass.
Trail use: hiking/walking
Additional details: Cross the bridge to access trails ranging from 0.5 to 3 miles; the trail to the Native Plant Display is accessible, while others transition to well-maintained chat rock surfaces. The trail system connects the Heritage Center and original cabin to the Education Center.
Additional features include a Daughters of the American Revolution marker near the Prairie Plaza, one of the largest cottonwood trees in Nebraska, and a fence line exhibit displaying pioneer-era fencing methods such as sod bricks, split wood, and barbed wire.
Hours: parking lot open sunrise to sunset; buildings open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fee: free entry
Trail #1
Address: 65296 720 Rd., Shubert, NE 68437
Directions: From the park entrance, take the first road to the left which will take you to the day use area. From here, the trailhead is north of the first large shelter and continue one mile into the trail (going counter clockwise) to find the sign. Once the sign is found, you can continue straight on the trail and it will loop you back to the trailhead entrance.
Total trail length: 1.7 miles
Distance to sign: ~1 mile
Trail use: multi-use (hiking, biking, strollers, pets on a 6-foot leash)
Hours: daily from sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid vehicle state park entry permit is required.
Address: 289 Clay St., Tecumseh NE 68450
Directions: The trailhead and sign are located in downtown Tecumseh on the corner of 3rd and Clay Street. Parking is in front of the museum.
Distance to sign: 1 block (paved sidewalk)
Hours: The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is also open Memorial Day and July 4 and Labor Day
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, NE 68131
Directions: The sign is located on the grounds of the historic building, which is to the west of the parking lot. The grounds on this 5-acre property are open to the public to walk at all times.
Distance to sign: ~100 ft
Trail use: walking path (gravel, grass and brick pavers)
Hours: See our website for tour times. Grounds are available to public from dusk to dawn.
Entrance fee: The grounds are free. There is a fee for entrance. See website for tour times and costs.
Oregon/California/Mormon Trails
Address: 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341
Directions: The sign will be located near the front doors of the main museum, next to the Oregon Trail Marker.
Distance to sign: ~50 feet from museum front doors
Museum admission: $10 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 12 and under
River Overlook Trail
Address: 100 Valmont Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410
Directions: 160 yards going around the building. Or 120 yards if taking the shortcut through the building.
Total trail length: 521 feet to the River Overlook. Optional 791 feet if returning on the Birding Trail. Optional 1,760 feet if returning on the Limestone Bluff Trail. Optional 268 feet to the Earth Lodge Trail. Optional 112 feet to the Camp Wood River Fort trail.
Distance to sign: 160 yards going around the building. Or 120 yards if taking the shortcut through the building.
Trail use: hiking only
Details: Find hours and admission information in the link below.
Address: 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE 69101
Directions: The sign will be located outside the museum by the entrance.
Total trail length: 1/4 mile
Distance to sign: 30 yards
Trail use: walking, wheelchair-accessible
Details: Find hours and entrance fee in the link below.
Address: 3215 State St., Omaha, NE 68112
Directions: The sign is located in front of the handcart statue outside the Mormon Trail Center
Distance to sign: ~20 ft from the Trail Center entrance
Trail distance: ~1/10 of a mile
Trail use: Walking path in cemetery is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. from noon to 5 p.m.
Entrance fee: no fee
Address: 6321 Hwy 20, Chadron, NE 69337
Directions: The sign is located outside near the museum entrance.
Trail use: walking
Details: View hours and admission in the link below.
Address: 2701 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE 68949
Directions: The Trail Trek sign will be next to the sign for the museum. It will be the first thing you see when pulling in. When taking your selfie, the museum building will be in the background.
Details: Visit the link below for museum hours and information.
Museum admission: free
The Nebraska Building
Address: 501 E Fonner Park Rd., Grand Island, NE 68801
Details: Take a Trail Trek selfie at the Nebraska State Fair, Friday, Aug. 28 through the end of the program, Sept. 30! The sign will be located at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Encounter, next to the Nebraska Building.
The Smoke Signal
Address: 3201 S Coddington Ave., Lincoln, NE 68522
Directions: The sign is located at the Smoke Signal statue which is accessible by a path located just east of the ballfield and across the large greenspace. The statue is about 200 yards from the playground and parking area, which is where you can park to access the path.
Trail use: walking, wheelchair-accessible
Park hours: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Entrance fee: free entry
Buffalo Run Trail
Address: 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE 68770
Directions: The trailhead is east of the Towers of Time parking lot. From here, hike the trail to the south “Pipeline” overlook to find the sign. Alternatively, you can also drive the main park road to the overlook and hike the trail in the opposite direction towards the Towers.
Total trail length: 3.4 miles
Distance to sign: From towers ~2 miles; from roadway ~100 feet
Trail use: hike/bike
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: A valid state park vehicle permit is required.
Ehmen Park Arboretum
Address: 510 15th St., Gothenburg, NE 69138
Directions: The sign is located on the southside of Ehmen park on the large “Gothenburg” sign/brochure kiosk structure, which is within 50 feet of the Pony Express Station building. Street parking is available all around the park, and there is a parking lot across the street (on the south side) from the Pony Express Station and Ehmen Park.
Total trail length: one city block
Distance to sign: 30 feet from the south entrance
Trail use: paved walking trail, wheelchair-accessible
Hours: view museum hours here
Entrance fee: free entry
Timber Trail
Address: 57426 710 Rd., Fairbury, NE 68352
Directions: To reach the sign, first park at the picnic area and hike the trail (foot path) to West Ranch. From West Ranch, cross the toll bridge to East Ranch. After crossing the toll bridge, on the left side by the wooded area is the entrance to the trail, and the sign will be by the entrance to the trail.
Total trail length: The small loop is 6 tenths of a mile. You can take several different off shoots of the trail and make it longer.
Distance to sign: ~1/4 mile
Trail use: multi-use (hiking, biking, equestrian)
Hours:
Entrance fee: A valid state park vehicle permit is required.
Museum admission: $5 for ages 13+, $1 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under
Address: 416 Jewett Ave., Dunning, NE 68833
Directions: To find the sign, first park in front of the museum. From here, you can walk past the entrance sign to the outdoor exhibits area on the east side of the museum. Once at the outdoor exhibits area, continue straight ahead 12 yards and look for the sign.
Museum hours: Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend: Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m.; Sun.: 1-4 p.m. or by calling phone numbers on the door. The outdoor exhibit area is accessible anytime.
Entrance fee: free entry
House Museum
Address: 706 Norris Ave., McCook, NE 69001
Directions: The sign is located at the Senator George Norris State Historic Site, just a few blocks north of downtown McCook and directly west of Norris Park. Visitors can park in front of the house (one way going south) or in the driveway.
Distance to sign: Visible from the sidewalk. No more than 20 feet from the road or parking location.
Trail use: paved sidewalk, wheelchair-accessible
Hours: Thurs.-Sat. from 1-5 p.m.
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: 102 N Grand Ave, Callaway, NE, 68825, USA
Directions: Parking is available on the street in front of the Museum. The sign can be found outside the museum near the accessible entrance.
Hours: By appointment or call for entry if volunteers are not present.
Volunteer contacts: Chris Johnson: 308 325-1283, Tom Smith: 308 870-2214, Steve Miller: 308 870-4828
Entrance fee: free entry; donations welcome
Address: 551 S. 7th St.,Loup City, NE 68853
Directions: The sign will be next to a large, green Historical Society sign, by the driveway entrance to the Elsner/Clark Exhibit Hall at 551 S. 7th St.. S. 7th St. is one of the main entrances into Loup City.
Distance to sign: ~15 feet
Hours: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The Museum is also available for touring anytime by request. There are a number of displays outside that are available 24/7.
Entrance fee: free entry
Address: Hwy 136 & E Main St., Brownville, NE 68321
Directions: To find the sign, go from the Brownville Visitors Center at Hwy 136 and E. Main St. and proceed one block east to Steamboat Trace Trail and go north. From here, the sign will be located approximately 220 yards away.
Total trail length: 22 miles
Trail use: multi-use, crushed limestone (hiking, biking, strollers, etc.)
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: free entry, donations welcome
Earth Lodge Trail
Address: 3133 W. US Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 68801
Directions: The sign will be located along the paved pathway near the camp bell and Meeker Marker. Participants will be able to take a photo with the Pawnee earth lodge in the background. The nearest marked parking is Parking Lot A, a right turn off of the main circle drive before the train engine.
Distance to sign: 50 feet from nearest parking lot
Trail use: The trail is accessible to all visitors to the museum — walkers, bikers, e-bikes, strollers (no horses)
Hours & admission: View hours and admission here.
Address: 301 N. Charde Ave., Oakland, NE 68045
Directions: The sign will be posted on Highway 77 on the west side of the heritage building.
Distance to sign: ~25 feet
Accessibility: The center is handicapped-accessible, with a ramp located on the east side of the building, and ADA restrooms on the lower level.
Entrance fee: free; donations welcome
Hours: View hours and additional information in the link below.
California – Oregon Trail
Address: 110 9th St., Belvidere, NE 68315
Directions: From the Thayer County Museum and Historical Society, the sign is located on the corner of 9th and C St. in Belvidere, Nebraska.
Total trail length: Including the Oregon Trail just south of Belvidere, the trail crossed 24 miles east to west across Thayer County.
Distance to sign: ~25 feet
Trail use: multi-use (hiking, biking, strollers, horses, etc.)
Hours: The museum is open Sunday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment. The public is welcome to walk around the grounds during daylight hours.
Entrance fee: free, donations welcome
Address: 1601 Stone St., Falls City, NE 68355
Directions: The sign will be located on the front door of the building. There is parking right in front of our building and a sidewalk leading to our front door and sign.
Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Entrance fee: free; donations welcome
Genoa Interpretive Center and Museum
Address: 209 E. Webster Ave., Genoa, NE 68640
Directions: To find the sign, go one block east on Willard Ave. then one block north on Cottonwood to 209 E. Webster at the intersection of Hwy 22 and Willard Ave.
Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair-accessible.
Hours: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.
Entrance fee: free; donations accepted
Address: 425 N. Webster St., Red Cloud, NE 68970
Directions: The sign is located at the entrance of the center. There is plenty of street parking directly in front of the museum. Red Cloud will be undergoing road construction throughout 2026. This will affect parking around the museum. Guests may need to enter through a rear entrance while there is construction.
Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair-accessible.
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fee: free; donations welcome
Victoria Creek Trail
Address: 43400 Hwy 21A S., Anselmo, NE 68813
Directions: The trailhead is located about 150 yards south of the parking area. From the entrance, take a right and cross the bridge. After crossing the bridge, continue straight until you reach the gravel road. From here, you can head northwest by crossing the road and the sign will be at a fork in the trail by the School House.
Total trail length: 2 miles
Distance to sign: ~415 yards
Trail use: The trail mowed grass and dirt trail is available to hikers, strollers, and bikes.
Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Entrance fee: A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Trail B
Address: County Rd. 98, Bayard, NE 69334
Directions: The sign is located at the beginning of Trail B. To access this trail, park in the trailhead parking lot along County Rd 98, across from the Chimney Rock Pioneer cemetery. From here, begin your trek at Trail A from this parking lot. As you walk, you will see signs for Trail B as you continue along Trail A. Follow those signs and you will reach the Trail Trek sign once you reach Trail B.
Total trail length: Trail B is 1/4 mile
Distance to sign: ~1/4 mile
Trail use: walking, wheelchair-accessible
Hours: sunrise to sunset
Entrance fee: trails are free
2025 prizes & participation
More than 460 individuals and families explored Nebraska’s trails last summer and fall as part of Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek, a free program offered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Recreation and Parks Association.
The program, new in 2024, encouraged people to explore 56 designated trail sites across Nebraska, where they snapped selfies with a Trail Trek sign. Trails included Nebraska Game and Parks areas, as well as participating city, county, federal and Natural Resource District areas. From May to October, participants made over 3,700 visits to these trails.
The grand prize winners – Hilary Vaugh of Gretna and Tammy Hubl of Guide Rock – will enjoy a two-night cabin stay at a Nebraska state park, a GCI rocker and a Hydrojug.
- Tara Smith, Papillion: Biking package
- Hiking Package: Melvin Burbach, Lincoln, NE
- Hiking Package: Mary Ann Sinsel, Holdrege, NE
- Camp Cooking Package: Brooke Sekora, Lincoln, NE
- Camping Games Package: Anna Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Backyard Birding Package: Cheryl Gerkins, Lincoln, NE
- Backyard Birding Package: Tracy Vrba, Columbus, NE
GCI Rocker
- Bill Filipi, Wahoo, NE
Tumblers
- Brumate Era 40oz Tumbler: Lori Landis, Waverly, NE
- Brumate Era 40oz Tumbler: Kerissa Steinshouer, Elkhorn, NE
- Stanley 40oz Tumbler: Lisa Splittgerber, Kearney, NE
- Stanley 40oz Tumbler: Deb Watchorn, Lincoln, NE
- Owala Bottle 32oz: Brian Frazier, North Platte, NE
- Owala Bottle 32oz: Luke Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
$250 gift card
- BettyLou Lang, Lincoln, NE
$100 gift card
- Kelsey Post, Ralston, NE
- Victoria Thacker, Kearney, NE
- Doug Hubbard, Omaha, NE
$50 gift card
- Zoe Larsen, Bancroft, NE
- Amy Hunt, Bennington, NE
- Erica Barwick, Franklin, NE
2026 Annual Park Permit
- Lynn McCollough, Lincoln, NE
- Melissa Wilson, Papillion, NE
- Jeremy Spilinek, Lincoln, NE
- Marge Gray, Omaha, NE
- Leonidas Jones, Lincoln, NE
- Laurie Lee, Minden, NE
- Rebecca Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Daniel Schrek, Papillion, NE
- William Lang, Lincoln, NE
- Sabine Kasten, Dix, NE
- Scott Clark, Lincoln, NE
- Melissa Canterberry, Blue Hill, NE
- Kathy Lodl, Scribner, NE
- Charlotte Vermaas, Gretna, NE
- Mark Blank, Hadar, NE
- Sean Guinzy, Omaha, NE
- Mark Voutas, Omaha, NE
- James Loutzenhiser, O’Neill, NE
- Jennifer Lyon, Battle Creek, NE
- Barbara Schaefer, Pierce, NE
1-year Nebraskaland Magazine Subscription
- Lydia Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Krista Deal, Kimball, NE
- Christy Bosn, Lincoln, NE
- Betty Mann, Berwyn, NE
- Eric Brown, Omaha, NE
- Jessica Seberger, Lincoln, NE
- Brigitte Schreck, Papillion, NE
- Shelly Coe, Crete, NE
- Anne Gibbs, Nebraska City, NE
- Cary Lodl, Scribner, NE
- Charlotte Vermaas, Gretna, NE
- Gwen Mohler, Superior, NE
- Carter Draper, Lincoln, NE
- Diane Osborn, Malcolm, NE
- Jeremy Bohn, Norfolk, NE
- Debbie Aden, Fairbury, NE
- Dee Ann Downing, Wahoo, NE
- Heather Hillhouse, Lincoln, NE
- Becca Thacker, Kearney, NE
- Rose Weaver, Funk, NE
Nebraskaland Calendar
- Rachel Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Renea Gernant, Louisville, NE
- Charles Westerman, Fremont, NE
- Rick Erdei, Omaha, NE
- Kacee Thompson, Geneva, NE
- Shay Murray, Salem, OR
- Chance Ebel, Omaha, NE
- Jim Prokopec, Norfolk, NE
- Kessa Rogers, Lincoln, NE
- Nicole Trautman, Newman Grove, NE
- Elizabeth Woods, North Platte, NE
- Olivia Swanson, Lincoln, NE
- Jim Fielder, Hastings, NE
- Sherry Westphal, Omaha, NE
- Mary Versaw, Lincoln, NE
- Jessica Goeken, West Point, NE
- Joe Harshbarger, Bridgeport, NE
- Karen Sueper, Humphrey, NE
- Maddie Coe, Crete, NE
- Sarah Jones, York, NE
Anniversary Cowbell
The following participants completed all six Cowboy Trail locations, earning the anniversary cowbell:
- Kary Backhus, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Deb Blank, Hadar, NE
- Mark Blank, Hadar, NE
- Melissa Canterberry, Blue Hill, NE
- Mary Dooley, Norfolk, NE
- Rick Erdei, Omaha, NE
- Anne Gibbs, Nebraska City, NE
- Marge Gray, Omaha, NE
- Doug Hubbard, Omaha, NE
- Leah Hubbard, Omaha, NE
- Tammy Hubl, Guide Rock, NE
- Sarah Jones, York, NE
- William Lang, Lincoln, NE
- BettyLou Lang, Lincoln, NE
- Kathy Lodl, Scribner, NE
- Janet Lowe, Morse Bluff, NE
- David Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Luke Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Lydia Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Rachel Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Rebecca Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Brigitte Schreck, Papillion, NE
- Daniel Schreck, Papillion, NE
- Tara Smith, Papillion, NE
- Kate Stephens, Council Bluffs, IA
- Eric Turnidge, Scottsbluff, NE
- Hilary Vaughn, Gretna, NE
- Deb Watchorn, Lincoln, NE
- Charles Westerman, Fremont, NE
- Melissa Wilson, Papillion, NE
- Charlie Wood, Chadron, NE
Trail Trek t-shirt
The following participants visited over 50 Trail Trek locations, earning a 2025 program t-shirt:
- Mark Blank, Hadar, NE
- Deb Blank, Hadar, NE
- Melissa Canterberry, Blue Hill, NE
- Rick Erdei, Omaha, NE
- Mary Filipi, Wahoo, NE
- Bill Filipi, Wahoo, NE
- Anne Gibbs, Nebraska City, NE
- Marge Gray, Omaha, NE
- Leah Hubbard, Omaha, NE
- Doug Hubbard, Omaha, NE
- Tammy Hubl, Guide Rock, NE
- William Lang, Lincoln, NE
- BettyLou Lang, Lincoln, NE
- Kathy Lodl, Scribner, NE
- Rebecca Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Rachel Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Lydia Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Luke Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- David Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Anna Miller, Beaver Crossing, NE
- Daniel Schreck, Papillion, NE
- Brigitte Schreck, Papillion, NE
- Tara Smith, Papillion, NE
- Kate Stephens, Council Bluffs, IA
- Hilary Vaughn, Gretna, NE
- Melissa Wilson, Papillion, NE
- Charlie Wood, Chadron, NE








