The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

Start your New Year with a 1st Day Hike at Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area!   All ages welcome.  Meet at 7 am at the Eagle Viewing Center for a 1 mile walk, including a 30-45 minute tour of the hydroelectric plant.  Then enjoy free hot chocolate or coffee at the end at the Eagle Viewing Center.  All vehicles will need a 2019 park entry permit.  Dogs are welcome on the hike on a 6′ leash, but pets are not allowed in the hydroelectric plant.    Please RSVP at 308-284-8800 so they can plan tour groups.  Be sure to dress warmly: coat, hats, gloves, scarf.

See the flyer from Nebraska Game & Parks here.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

The heated eagle viewing facility below Kingsley Dam at Lake Ogallala will be open weekends Dec. 29 through Feb. 24, 8:00 am to 2 pm.

Facility provided by the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.