Explore the Lake Area
Calendar of Events
Jun
29
Sat
all-day
JULY Activity Calendar – Lake Ma...
JULY Activity Calendar – Lake Ma...
Jun 29 – Jul 31 all-day
Join Park Naturalist Heidi Swanson & NGP staff for these July activities. Programs are at the Lake McConaughy Visitors Center (VC) unless otherwise noted. Please call (308) 284-8800 with any questions. July 23 (Tuesday) Freshwater[...]
Jul
24
Wed
all-day
Keith County Fair
Keith County Fair
Jul 24 – Jul 28 all-day
Events include: Wednesday, July 24: Beer & Wine Fest 6 PM Freestyle Bull Riding 6 PM Thursday, July 25 Bounce House & Games 1 PM Karaoke Open Mic 6 PM Ranch Rodeo 6:30 PM Friday,[...]
Jul
27
Sat
all-day
30th Anniversary Kites & Castles
30th Anniversary Kites & Castles
Jul 27 all-day
Annual sand castle building contest and kite flying event at Lake McConaughy.
Attractions
We hope you’ll take some time to explore the historic and cultural attractions of the Keith County area. Learn more about our local history here.
- Ash Hollow – Famous stopping point on the Oregon/California Trail
- Boot Hill – The final resting place for cowboys of the 1880s Texas Trail era
- Front Street Crystal Palace Revue – nightly Old West shoot-out and show during the summer
- Little Church, Keystone – Historic church with both Catholic and Protestant altars
- Mansion on the Hill – Our 1887 Victorian home and museum
- Ole’s in Paxton – A collection of over 200 trophy mounts
- Petrified Wood Gallery – A unique collection of ancient woods, art and artifacts
- Spruce Street Station – A 1922 Standard Oil station and summer visitors center
- Tri-Trails Park – Commemorates the historic trails that passed through Ogallala and Keith County
