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Local attractions to check out
while in the area !!
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“Lake McConaughy State Recreation
Area”
Nearly everything about Lake McConaughy is BIG! It’s 35,700 surface acres make it Nebraska’s largest
Reservoir with over 100 miles of shoreline. At full storage,
Lake McConaughy is 20 miles long, three miles wide and 142 feet deep at the dam. The dam is among the largest
of its type in the world, and the fish grow to trophy size,
accounting for several state records. It’s nickname “Big Mac” reflects its giant stature.
More information can be found on the above web site.
“Ash Hollow State Historical
Park”
Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow SHP near Lewellen. A major stopover on the Overland Trail and prompted prehistoric
Indians to use it too. Ruts etched by west-bound wagons are visible on the bluffs at Windlass Hill. The history, archaeology and paleontology
of the area are interpreted at the visitor center, Ash Hollow Cave
and exhibits and structures.
Much more info on the above web site.
“Garden County Fair”
August 2007
Right here in Lewellen, is one of the best county fairs in western Nebraska. A summary of some of the action is,
Thursday – Sunday
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