DECEMBER 2014 • NEBRASKAland 25
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JENNY
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JENNY
NGUYEN
November 29 - December 20 Christmas in the Woods
Each Saturday, Ponca will feature seasonal activities
including old-fashioned holiday crafts, lighted hayrack
rides, free cookies and wassail, groomed cross-country
ski trails, a sledding hill and ice skating. A 30 percent
discount lodging package will be offered.
December 14 Christmas Bird Count
This all-day event coincides with the National Audubon
Society Christmas Bird Count. Birdwatchers of all ages
are invited to compare notes and sighting reports. A
chili feed will follow.
December 27 Winterfest
This event features the park's 3K Quest for the Yule
Log, the National Championship Fruitcake Fling,
seasonal crafts, lighted hayrack rides and more.
January 1 First Day Hike
Ponca State Park is offering a healthy start to your
new year with this event. Guests are welcome to take
part in unguided hikes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the
conclusion of their hike, participants are encouraged
to stop in at the Missouri National Recreational River
Resource and Education Center to warm-up and enjoy a
complementary cup of hot cider and cookies.
January 16-18 Women's Wellness Weekend
This new workshop includes presentations and activities
on health and wellness, relaxation, meditation, self-
improvement, outdoor recreation and more.
February 1 Super Bowl Sunday Mini-lodge Package
Special lodging discounts and incentives are available
for Super Bowl weekend.
February 14-15 Birds & Breakfast
The focus of this event package is the Great Backyard
Bird Count and Valentine's Day. Slated for this event are
bird counts and tours, a Saturday morning breakfast,
complementary wine or cider, lodging discounts and
other activities.
Ponca also remains one of Nebraska's premier wildlife
viewing destinations, featuring 20 miles of hiking trails
along the Missouri River.
Ponca's Fruitcake Fling draws competitors of all ages.
Ponca State
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