This year's event is going to be held in the Buffalo Cookout Shelter at Niobrara State Park. A yearly or daily Nebraska State Park permit will be required. The even starts at 10:00 a.m. with sign in and downloading of new caches. There is a variety of caches, including some new caches, so there will be something for everyone. Some caches require hiking and some are an easy walk but they will add up to a fun day! Please remember to bring your bug spray and sunscreen. Please return to the shelter at noon with a sack lunch. Prize drawing will be at 12:30 p.m. The event will end at 3 p.m.
There is a buffalo cookout in the park at 6:00 p.m. for a fee. You will need to register at the park office for the buffalo cookout before noon the day of the event. There is also free entertainment after the buffalo cookout for anyone to enjoy.
Camping is available in the park. Call 402-857-3373 to check availability.
Cell phone coverage may be limited depending on your carrier.
If you are in the area on Friday night, you may want to attend GC5tye7 S'Mores With the Doerrs.
Cache trails close by, or on your way, that you may also want to consider: 1. Private Shannon Trail runs past the park. 2. South Dakota Star northwest of Yankton SD. 3. Go Big Red, Husker, and JC trails by Norfolk, NE. 4. Tom Turkey Trail by Spencer, NE.