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Lake McConaughy FAQs

1. WHO OWNS THE LAKES? Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala are owned and operated by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (CNPPID). 2. WHO MANAGES THE LAKES? Recreation is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission through a lease with CNPPID. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

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Sounds on the Square

Mark your calendars for a great summer of FREE LIVE MUSIC at Rendezvous Square in Ogallala. Bring a lawn chair and your friends for these free concerts Friday nights: May 31, June 14, June 28, July 5 and July 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Concessions will be available. Contact the Keith County Chamber at…

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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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APA Signature Show - Petrified Wood Gallery

The Petrified Wood & Art Gallery in Ogallala will again host the American Plains Artists (APA) Signature Show this spring. The show will be on display March 17-April 29 at the gallery located at 418 East 1st Street. The public is invited to the opening reception on March 17 from noon to 2:00 p.m…

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Ole's in Paxton

Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse and Lounge in Paxton houses the collection of over 200 trophy mounts collected by Keith County native Rosser “Ole” Herstedt. Ole made a series of safaris over a 35 year period ending in 1973. The facility and collection are now owned by the Tim Holzfaster family. An…

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Eagle Season 2023

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam on Lake Ogallala will be open weekends from January 7 through February 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A vehicle permit is needed to access the area. Some viewing scopes are provided at the facility but feel free to bring your own. Photo: Teri…

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Kick Off The New Year At Lake Mac!

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam on Lake Ogallala will be open weekends from January 7 through February 26, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A valid 2023 Park Entry Permit is required to access the area. When ice forms on area lakes and rivers, bald eagles and many waterfowl species…

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