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Keith County Shop Small Scavenger Hunt

Thank you for Shopping Small in Keith County! Merchants on the Shop Small Scavenger Hunt include: Buenz Gifts, Collectable Destination, 5 Star Custom Designs, Great Plains Furniture & Flooring, J Dawg's Junk and Embroidery, MaKenzi's Boutique, Sketch & Stitch Arts & Crafts, Slow Lane Coffee, The…

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Art in Ogallala

From bronze statues to murals, Ogallala offers an incredible array of beautiful artwork in public spaces. "The Trail Boss" bronze atop Boot Hill is a must-see. At home in the rugged landscape of Ogallala's historic cemetery, this drover faces south, looking back over the Texas Trail that brought so…

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Halloween Fun in Keith County

Don't miss all the spook-tacular Halloween fun in Keith County on the ilovelakemac.com area calendar! Celebrate Halloween with the ghosts of the Oregon Trail at Ash Hollow! Nebraska Game and Parks will host the family event Halloween in the Hollow, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Ash Hollow State…

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A Fun Fall Afternoon

Looking for a fun fall afternoon? Grab some coffee, take a look at the changing fall colors, and shop for antiques in Keith County! Whether you start in Paxton or Ogallala, the Nebraska Lincoln HW Historic Byway/Highway 30 offers a chance to slow down a bit and enjoy the foliage along the South…

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Fall Fishing

Fall fishing is in full swing at Lake McConaughy, with many anglers targeting walleye, the signature game fish at Nebraska's "big lake." They are typically fishing in deeper (20-50 feet) of water, using slab spoons, blade baits and vertical jigging in the coves around the Ogallala Beach and…

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Humphreys Pond, Ogallala

Rainbow trout are being stocked in city ponds and state park and recreation area lakes across the state this week, including Humphreys Pond in Ogallala. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) will stock 600 trout at the small pond on East Highway 30 the week of October 4, 2021. These…

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Halloweeen at the Hollow

The Friends of Ash Hollow will host Halloween in the Hollow, a family Halloween event, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1 p.m. Costume Contest 2 p.m. Trunk or Treat Learn more here…

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Kayaking in Keith County

The Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas are year-round favorites with kayakers and canoeists for good reason! Paddlesports offer an ideal way to slow down and experience the area's incredible natural beauty from the water. Taking weather conditions and appropriate safety…

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Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous

The Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous means great bands, great food and great fun! Ogallala’s annual fall celebration is September 16-18, 2021 downtown at Rendezvous Square. Family event passes are $40 and adult day passes are $20. Contact the Keith County Chamber for more info at 308-284-4066…

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