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Mansion on the Hill

The Mansion welcomes visitors with guided tours Memorial Day through Labor Day: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-4:00, Sundays 1:00-4:00, and closed Mondays. An authentic Victorian style home, the Mansion on the Hill was Ogallala’s finest residence when it was completed in 1887. Today, and is now…

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Fishing Tournaments

It's fishing tournament season at Lake McConaughy! From walleye to bass, there's a tournament for everyone. Check our calendar for dates, locations and contact info. The big one's waiting for you at Lake McConaughy…

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Spring Migration

Spring migration is one of the best times to bird watch at Lake McConaughy. 363 species have been identified in the area throughout the year, which experts attribute to habitat diversity and the area's location on central flyways…

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Hunting At The Lake

The Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area is located 5 miles east of Lewellen on Hwy. 92 and 1 mile south. Managed by the Wildlife Division of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Clear Creek is widely known for excellent Canada goose hunting. The area includes a 2,500-acre waterfowl refuge on the…

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Petrified Wood Gallery

418 East 1st, Ogallala Phone: (308) 284-9996 Open Year Round This "little gem" of a gallery all began with a couple of rockhounds. In 2000, local collectors Howard and Harvey Kenfield donated their amazing collection for display, with the stipulation that it remain in Ogallala. The collection…

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Tri-Trails Park

Experience Ogallala’s Historic Trails At Tri-Trails Park Road West 80 & Lawrence Road (1 mile south of Ogallala on HW 61, 1 block west) Tri-Trails Park is located at the geographic crossing of three major historic trails that passed through Keith County, Nebraska during the 1800′s: the Oregon Trail…

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Fall at the Lake

Fall is a beautiful time of year at Lake McConaughy. Come enjoy the relaxed pace and the change of the seasons. From fishing to bird watching to walking on the beach, you're sure to find a special fall getaway at Lake Mac…

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Mac Attack

Enjoy the spectacle of the Hobie 61 Mac Attack Sailboat Regatta, held annually on Labor Day Weekend at Lake McConaughy. Participants headquarter at east Theiss Bay, and a fun race is held Friday, September 1. The regatta starts Saturday, September 2, with the warning signal at 11:00 a.m. Racing may…

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