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 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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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…
Read MoreThe 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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Don’t miss the Merry Prairie Christmas at Ogallala’s Mansion on the Hill Sunday, Dec. 18! See the Mansion, Schoolhouse, and O’Brien-Lute house decked out for the holidays from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy caroling, hayrack rides (weather permitting), hot cocoa, cider & cookies, plus a make-and-take activity…
Read MoreUPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Don't miss the Merry Prairie Christmas at Ogallala’s Mansion on the Hill Sunday, Dec. 18! See the Mansion, Schoolhouse, and O’Brien-Lute house decked out for the holidays from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy caroling, hayrack rides (weather permitting), hot cocoa, cider &…
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Kids are invited to meet Santa at the Lake McConaughy Visitors Center on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a showing of The Polar Express at 10:00 a.m. and noon in the theatre, followed by 3 different holiday craft projects and cider and hot chocolate…
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Winter hours at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Stop in to view the local Art Society show through December. Admission is free, but donations are very much appreciated to continue this special Ogallala tradition. It all began with the donation of…
Read MoreOgallala and Keith County are known for their location at the intersection of several historic trails. After all, this is where the east/west Oregon Trail, Pony Express Trail, and the first transcontinental railroad met up with the Texas/Great Western Cattle Trail that came north from Texas…
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