CNPPID will not open the eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala for the 2020-21 season due to COVID restrictions. Park grounds remain open for independent wildlife watching. A park entry vehicle permit is needed for all vehicles in the area, and these are available online…
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Celebrate Small Town America at the Paxton Labor Day Celebration August 31 through Sept 2! Activities include: Saturday, Aug. 31 7:30 am Farmer's Market - Windy Gap Parking Lot 8:00 am Sand VB Tournament at Swede's Pond (Sons of the American Legion will serve food) Sunday, Sept. 1 9:00 am Scott…
Read MorePirates of Martin Bay Boat Parade Saturday, September 1 Parade begins at dusk at Martin Bay. Entry is open to any type of boat and judging will be held in several categories. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information - 308-284-4066. (photo: Meg Steward)…
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Ash Hollow Historical Pageant June 15 and 16, 2018 Ash Hollow State Historical Park - Park Entry Permit Required Friday and Saturday 8:30 am 5K Run/Walk – Saturday only (start at Visitor’s Center) 10:00am Visitor’s Center open 5:00 pm Chuck Wagon Dinner 6:30 pm Performance “Heading West, The…
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Ash Hollow Historical Pageant June 15 and 16, 2018 Ash Hollow State Historical Park Friday and Saturday 8:30 am 5K Run/Walk - Saturday only (start at Visitor's Center) 10:00am Visitor's Center open 5:00 pm Chuck Wagon Dinner 6:30 pm Performance "Heading West, The Journey through Nebraska"…
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Come out and enjoy a morning all about birds Saturday, May 26 at the Ash Hollow State Historical Park Picnic Area beginning at 8AM. The Park Naturalist will give a presentation on the basics of birding and bird ID. After the presentation, there will be a guided bird walk on the trails of Ash Hollow…
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March Bird Walks The Park Naturalist will be leading bird walks on select Saturdays in March at Lake Ogallala. Saturday, March 3 rd , 17 th , and 31 st 8:00 am Lake Ogallala Hike/Bike Trail. Binoculars, bird guides, and checklists will be provided. Wear appropriate walking shoes and bring plenty of…
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The Lake McConaughy Visitors Center and Water Interpretive Center is open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. Tour the interactive educational water exhibits and aquarium with native Nebraska fish…
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Join the fun at Ogallala's annual fall celebration at Rendezvous Square Thursday, September 21 Annual Beef Chili Cook-Off 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m Rendezvous Parade – 2:30 p.m./Pep Rally – 3:00 p.m. Theme: ” Hats Off to 150 Years, Nebraska” Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m Union Pacific Railroad Event 8:00 p.m…
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Celebrate Small Town America at the Paxton Labor Day Celebration Sept. 1-3! Activities include: Saturday, Sept. 1 8:00 am Farmer's Market - Windy Gap Parking Lot 8:00 am Sand VB Tournament at Swede's Pond 5:30 pm - BBQ 7:00 pm - Street Dance (bring lawn chairs) Sunday, Sept. 2 9:00 am Scott Anderson…
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