Boat with sunset

Dive In -The Lake Mac Blog

Keith County Craft Fair

Fill out your Christmas shopping list with handcrafted and homemade gifts at the annual Keith County Craft Fair, slated for Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Keith County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall…

Read More

Fall Vibes in Keith County!

Fall is here and Keith County, Nebraska is the perfect place to plan a cozy weekend getaway. Book a room at one of our hotels conveniently located just off I-80, or check out the lodges and cabins that stay open all year. EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills…

Read More

Kayak Big Mac 2022

The annual Kayak Big Mac paddle sponsored by Ogallala Rotary will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022 from Divers Bay to Martin Bay. Meet at 9:00 a.m., paddle off at 10:00 a.m. $40 registration. Proceeds go to local and international water projects. Keystone-Lemoyne Fire & Rescue will be on hand…

Read More

Halloween in the Hollow

The public is invited to visit Ash Hollow State Historical Park & celebrate Halloween in the Hollow with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2-6 p.m. Mountain Time. Enjoy kid’s games, s’mores, pumpkin picking & decorating, scavenger hunt, hay rack rides and a costume contest…

Read More

Front Street Cowboy Museum

Did you know Front Street’s free museum is open year-round?. Built in 1963, Front Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore cowboy history and artifacts from Ogallala’s early days as the end of the Texas Trail…

Read More

Ogallala Farmers Market

The Ogallala Farmer’s Market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon downtown at Rendezvous Square. A variety of vendors, including locally raised fruits & veggies, baked goods, preserves, 100% pure Nebraska honey, and more…

Read More

A "Glass Half-Full Look"

(Updated April, 2026) Q: Why was Lake McConaughy built? A: The reservoir was constructed in the late 1930s to supply irrigation water to farmers in south-central Nebraska. Lake McConaughy has experienced cyclic ups and downs throughout its history. Q: Why do water levels fluctuate? A: A number of…

Read More

Hobie Mac Attack

Colorful sails decorate Lake McConaughy every Labor Day weekend, when Hobie Cat Fleet 61 hosts the Mac Attack Regatta. This year's event takes place Sept. 2-5, 2022 from Beach Area #12. See Hobie Fleet 61's Facebook page or website for more information…

Read More

Ogallala Farmers Market 2022

The Ogallala Farmer's Market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon downtown at Rendezvous Square. A variety of vendors, including locally raised fruits & veggies, baked goods, preserves, 100% pure Nebraska honey, and more…

Read More

Chuck Schroeder Art Display

An exhibition of 40+ paintings and drawings with a Western flavor by Chuck Schroeder of Eagle, Nebraska will be on display at the Petrified Wood & Art Gallery throughout the summer. Following an adventurous career as CEO of major industry and cultural organizations, a competitive horseman, rancher…

Read More