Tag Archives: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

LINCOLN – Road signs alone don’t cut it for attracting guests in today’s marketplace. If Nebraskans or tourists haven’t stopped at Interstate 80’s Exit 426 yet, they may plan to now thanks to VisitExit426.com. VisitExit426.com is a collaborative marketing effort that has created a new brand identity for the destination. The website contains information about each attraction, including things to do, amenities and a calendar of events. Eight partners came together to launch the project, with support and funding in …

LINCOLN – The Winterfest Olympics are coming to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park (SP). On Saturday Jan. 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., park staff will guide youth through outdoor activities including archery, slingshot shooting, fishing, sled-racing and more. The seven activities, which are geared toward children between 5 and 10 years old, are free and open to the public. Participants will receive medals upon completion of all seven activities. Also on Jan. 4 at 1 p.m., Mahoney SP …

LINCOLN – Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips on Saturday, Jan. 11 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host Discover Ice Fishing from 1-4 p.m. at the park’s CenturyLink Pond. Families and ice anglers of all skill levels will receive guidance on techniques, equipment, bait and safety. Hot cocoa will be served. A park entry permit is required. All fishing regulations apply. Loaner equipment will be …

LINCOLN – Bring the family to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Dec. 14-15 and celebrate a Classic Christmas. Meet Santa Claus and get a free photo taken with him by a NEBRASKAland Magazine photographer. Santa will be at Peter Kiewit Lodge on Dec. 14 from 1-5 p.m. and at the Mahoney Grille Restaurant on Dec. 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. On Dec. 14 from 1-5 p.m., visitors can decorate cookies and ornaments, or make greeting cards for overseas troops. …

LINCOLN – Explore the world of crafts at Cornucopia of Crafts, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland. Crafts and activities will be available for men, women and children at Peter Kiewit Lodge. Craft vendors will include home décor, jewelry, chainsaw carvings, lawn art, pottery, jerky, taxidermy and woodwork. Face painting will be available for children. Event hours are 2-8 p.m. on Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Nov. 30, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. …

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering special antlerless deer hunting opportunities within Eugene T. Mahoney and Platte River state parks (SP), as well as Schramm Park State Recreation Area (SRA). Successful applicants will be issued a special access permit that allows them to hunt antlerless deer in designated areas of a park on designated dates, using specific equipment. Successful applicants and interested alternates must attend an orientation session in order to receive the special access …

You’ve most likely seen them on TV with me and Omaha’s Channel 6 crew… Now, you’ll meet them on talk radio. Gretna High Juniors Eric Soe (left of me) and Payne Ahrens (right of me), Nebraska’s 2013 State High School Bass Fishing Champions, visit with you on my Great Outdoor Radio Show Saturday morning! Hey, these fellas really know bass fishin’ and their preparin’ to go to the next level of competition (http://gretnabass.com/) Don’t miss an opportunity to chat with …

The Great Outdoor Radio Show I host goes on-location LIVE tomorrow morning for Scheels 1st Annual Camo Classic Golf Tournament at northwest Omaha’s Miracle Hills Golf Course. It’s gonna be filled with prizes, surprises, a ton of fun, a charitable cause or two and a whole lot more! Here’s the costume head I’m thinking of wearing for this wild and crazy event. What do you think? Don’t miss hearing this unique broadcast with myriad of special guests. The Great Outdoor …

LINCOLN, Neb. – Splash ’n’ Bash, a belly flop contest scheduled for Aug. 10 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, has been canceled for safety reasons. The scheduled buffalo burger meal and live music also have been canceled. Call the park at 402-944-2523 for more information.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Eugene T. Mahoney State Park near Ashland will host Splash ’n’ Bash, a belly flop contest, Aug. 10 at the Family Aquatic Center. Prizes will be awarded for the top splashes. Participants may register by calling 402-944-2523, extension 7327 or register at 11:30 a.m. the day of the event, which begins at noon. A park entry permit and pool entrance fee of $8 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12 are required. The afternoon will include …