As you approach within a quarter mile of the old Peterson homestead on the Keith-Perkins county line, you are struck by one of the most intoxicating fragrances in the world - Lilac. The air is moist w... Since cowboys generally were buried with their boots on, the first cemetery in the area was aptly named Boot Hill. It was Ogallala's only official burying ground during the "end of the trail" decade, from 1874 through 1884
Ogallala, NE CemeteriesBald eagles require a relatively large amount of food. Therefore, areas such as those below Central'
Ogallala, NE BirdwatchingVisitors can get an authentic taste of the old west at a real working ranch at the historic Haythorn Land & Cattle Company. Under the name of Figure Four Traditions, the ranch experience includes chuckwagon meals, wagon rides and ranch tours. One of Nebraska's largest ranches, the Haythorn Land &
Ogallala, NE Historic RanchesFront Street is a replica front of some typical businesses along a street in an old western town such as Ogallala, with a museum, saloon, restaurant, and gift shop inside. The museum depicts the era when Ogallala reigned as "Queen of the Cowtowns." In addition to an undertaker'
Ogallala, NE Historic DowntownsThe sculpture at the top of Boot Hill was done by the late Dr. B. L. Gainsforth, long time Ogallala dentist and orthodontist. The sculpture was done in the likeness of Samual (Lep)
Ogallala, NE LandmarksLocated on the lower level of the Historic Gruber House along with the Museum of Baseball Greats, is a comprehensive display ...
In the fall, hunters find that Medicine Creek is one of the finest public hunting areas in the state. Its wildlife lands lie ...
National Historic Register - Red Smoke is one of three Paleo-Indian Tradition sites excavated following World War II ...