SEE & DO EAT STAY Ogallala/Keith Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center O’Fallon’s Bluff I-80 Eastbound Sutherland rest area 308-386-4617 TRENTON Swanson Reservoir State Recreation Area A major flood-control reservoir on the Republican River provides fishing and water-related activities. Park permit required. Camping fees. 36166 Rd. 44B 308-334-5493 outdoornebraska.gov/swansonreservoir Plan your visit to Lake McConaughy and the Ogallala/Keith County area at ilovelakemac.com, and download the Lake McConaughy app. 119 E. 2nd St. 308-284-4066 explorekeithcounty.com Oregon Trail Campground Oregon Trail Golf Course 31200 W. Tower Rd. 308-386-4653 villageofsutherland.com/oregon-trails-golf-course A beautiful lakeside course on a sloping hillside, upon which the Oregon Trail once crossed. The adjacent campground provides close lodging options. 31200 W. Tower Rd. 308-386-4653 villageofsutherland.com/oregon-trails-golf-course Petrified Wood and Art Gallery SOUTHWEST This unique gallery features petrified wood from around the world plus an impressive array of pictures, music boxes, polished rocks and carvings. 418 E. 1st St. 308-284-9996 petrifiedwoodgallery.com WELLFLEET Wellfleet Lake Hunting, fishing, birding and primitive camping access. No-wake boating allowed. 308-963-4366 visitnorthplatte.com/directory-posts/wellfleet-lake Oregon Trail Mobile Estates 31599 W. Park Rd. 308-386-4379 oregontrailmobileestates.com Quality Inn 201 Chuckwagon Rd. 308-284-3623 choicehotels.com Oregon Trail Park Park Motel Rodeway Inn Golf course, water activities and dirt track nearby. 31200 W. Tower Rd. 308-386-2288 1110 First St. 308-386-4384 108 Prospector Dr. 308-284-2056 choicehotels.com Super 8 Motel Sutherland Longhorn Bar 500 E. A St. S. 308-284-2076 super8.com The Historic Walk of Fame Downtown self-guided walking tour -10 outdoor markers chronicle the history of Keith County. Downtown Ogallala 308-284-4066 visitogallala.com Craft beers, signature cocktails and pub food as well as 31 feet of HD big screens, pool tables, shuffleboard, darts and electronic games. 830 First St. 308-386-2327 ! Soooo NOT BORING: A Paxton staple since the 1930s, Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge offers the ultimate bar menu with Nebraska beef, American favorites and delicious creations like the chili-mac burger. Read more on page 87. Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area PARKS Rock Creek State Fish Hatchery Open year ‘round, daily, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 70995 Rock Creek Rd. 308-423-2080 outdoornebraska.gov/hatcheries Offering primitive campsites, camping area with electrical hook-ups, 9-hole golf course, four boat launching ramps and two swimming areas. 301 E. State Farm Rd. 308-535-8025 outdoornebraska.gov/sutherland OLE’S BIG GAME STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE, PAXTON Winemaker’s Loft Country comfort with room for six. Close to wildlife, fishing and fish hatchery. Full kitchen with all the amenities overlooking a two-acre vineyard. 32621 Rock Creek Rd. 308-423-2062 PAXTON Anne Marie’s Coffee Shop, Antiques and Gifts Anne Marie’s is an antiques and gift shop along with a coffee shop. Handmade items from locals and artists in the surrounding areas. 111 S. Oak St. 308-239-4400 anne-maries.com Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse and Lounge Ole’s has been known for six decades as a place to gather, grab a bite to eat, play KENO and spin a yarn or two. 123 N. Oak St. 308-239-4500 olesbiggame.com Photos courtesy of Soulful Salvage, Nebraska Tourism STRATTON Lakeview Lodge, Inc. 70231 Rd. 352 308-276-2166 SUTHERLAND Allsorts Featuring refurbished, timeless treasures, hand-painted shabby chic, locally-made quality craft items, decor and collectibles from across the nation. 822 First St. 308-386-6568 facebook.com/allsortssutherland Find out more at VisitNebraska.com 91