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Eclipse Out Hunger

REMEMBER YOUR ECLIPSE GLASSES FOR SAFE VIEWING! SAFETY INFO HERE. Eclipse Out Hunger August 19-21, 2017. Admission to the following events: a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. Saturday, Aug. 19 Lake Mac Visitor Center Food 5:00 - 7:00 pm Informative Eclipse Presentation with Denis…

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Nebraska Humanities Speakers

The following Nebraska Humanities speakers will be at the Convergence on Sacred Ground event July 21-23 at Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen. See further event info here. Friday, July 21 LEWELLEN - 8 a.m. Convergence on Sacred Ground at Ash Hollow State Historical Park LEWELLEN - 10…

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O'Brien/Lute Home

The O'Brien/Lute Home is an 1900 era homestead dwelling that was moved to the grounds of the Mansion on the Hill in Ogallala. Donated to the Keith County Historical Society by Kathy Lute, the O'Brien/Lute home is available for seasonal guided tours along with the Mansion and country schoolhouse…

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Keith County Social Media Terms of Use

Keith County Social Media Terms of Use The official Lake McConaughy Facebook Page, @ilovelakemac Instagram Page, and @lake_mcconaughy TikTok page are social network accounts managed by Keith County Tourism. They were created to provide people with an…

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Farm-To-Table Dining

Want to enjoy food raised and grown here in the Keith County region? Beef Open Range Grill at 1108 N. Spruce, Ogallala serves burgers made from all-natural range-raised beef from the nearby Belmar Ranch. Open Range Grill is open Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11:00…

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Fight The Flames Festival

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS and plan to attend Music Festival Saturday, April 15 to benefit the families affected by the Lake Mac area fire. Live music all day and evening, great food booths, a silent auction, a bounce house for the kids and more fun at Rendezvous Square in downtown Ogallala. Music will…

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Lone Eagle & Little Thunder Closed Temporarily

LINCOLN, Neb. – Two campgrounds at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area will close temporarily to allow construction crews to complete upgrades to campground amenities. Lone Eagle Campground, located between Arthur Bay and Sandy Beach, will be closed March 31 until approximately early May. The…

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Lake Mac Fire Fund

To help the local families who lost everything in the March 19 wildfire, checks payable to Lake Mac Fire Fund may be mailed to: Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 628 Ogallala, NE 69153 * All Proceeds Will Go Directly To The Fire Victims Funds are also being collected at several area…

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Front Street Cowboy Museum

Explore cowboy history and artifacts from Ogallala's early days as the end of the Texas Trail at Front Street's free museum. Built in 1963, Front Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places…

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Take A Walk In The Park Day

Help celebrate national “Take a Walk in the Park Day” out at the Lake Ogallala Hike/Bike Trail Thursday, March 30 th at 5:00 pm. Bring your family and friends out for a walk along the lake trail with the park naturalist. We will enjoy an evening stroll while we observe everything that Lake Ogallala…

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