• 2026 KWA Spring Cleanup

    Midway Landing 300 N Central Avenue, Kearney, NE

    The KWA Spring Cleanup will be held on March 21, 2026, from 9 AM – 11 AM. Plan to meet at the Midway Landing parking lot and we will see if there are enough volunteers to cover additional areas besides the whitewater park. Cleanup efforts will target both the 2nd/Central Avenue area, and if possible […]

  • Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo

    Fort Kearny State Recreational Area

    Kearney Whitewater volunteers have been assisting the Game and Parks staff with the kayaking activity for over ten years. https://outdoornebraska.gov/learn/outdoor-skills/outdoor-discovery-program

  • 2026 Niobrara Spring Paddle

    Niobrara National Scenic River

    This event will be held in conjunction with the Sioux Empire Paddlers. We will be camping at Sharp's Campground.

  • First Float to the Fire

    Kearney Paddle Sports

     FLOAT TO THE FIRE  Some people sit at home. Some people load the boats and float to the fire. Join us as we launch from Yanney Park and float down to Kearney Paddle Sports for an evening of boats, stories, fire, and good people. Bring: Your own kayak A chair Something to drink Leave a vehicle at Kearney […]

  • ‘Merica 250 Float

    Kearney Water Trail

    'MERICA 250 Float to the Fire FREE TO THE PUBLIC Throw on your best red, white, and blue and join us for an evening on the water and around the fire. Bring your kayak, tube, canoe, or borrow your neighbors wheelbarrow and float with us from Yanney Park down to Kearney Paddle Sports. Show up […]

  • 2026 Cardboard Boat Regatta

    Kearney Whitewater Park 300 N 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE

    Adults: Bring Your Own Boat. Questionable Decisions Provided Free. Only 4 Rules (Everything else is between you and your cardboard.)  1. Protect the Brain Behind the Boat.Everyone riding in a full-size boat must wear a helmet.  2. Your Boat Has Trust Issues. Wear Your PFD. Everyone riding must wear a properly fitted PFD.  3. If […]