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City / State:
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Ogallala, NE
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Seasonal Walk
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Event ID:
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83964 2009/Y1146
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5 / 10 km - 2
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Description:
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The trail is through the town of Ogallala and on a hiker/biker trail. The trail is mostly flat with a couple of hills. Featured sites are Front Street [replica of old western town]; schools and residential areas; overlook of town; Mansion on the Hill [on Historical Register]; Wild West Soap Box Derby Track; Boot Hill; Spruce Street Station [on Historical Register]; US Post Office [on Historical Register]; Lincoln Highway; terminus of Western Trail.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Museums, Native American Culture, Railroad Heritage, Veteran Memorials
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Start Times:
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Daily, dawn to dusk
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Location:
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Kwik Stop Convenience Store
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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217 E 1st Street, Ogallala, NE 69153 (308) 284-6138. From I-80 in Nebraska, take Exit 126 for NE-61/US-26 toward Ogallala/Grant. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp toward Ogallala for approximately 0.7 miles. Upon reaching the traffic light at US 30, continue straight ahead travelling in the left lane. (The Kwik Stop is at your right front at this intersection. ) At the next corner, turn left onto E 2nd Street. After making the turn, half way down the block, on the left, turn left into a public parking lot. Park in this lot. On street parking is also available. Do not park at the Kwik Stop.
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Awards & Fees:
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A Award
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Comments:
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Nebraska's Cowboy Capital and Nebraska's Recreation Capital...For its role as the end of the Texas (or Western) Trail Drives from 1875-1885, Ogallala has been designed as Nebraska's Cowboy Capital. Boot Hill, the town's first cemetery, is now a historic park and tombstone history of early Ogallala. As home of Nebraska's largest playground, Lake McConaughy, Ogallala also reigns as Nebraska's Recreation Capital.
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Host Club:
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Heartland Walkers
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Contact:
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Nancy C Stenger (402) 834-0338
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Website:
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www.ava.org/clubs/heartlandwalkers/ogallala.htm
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E-Mail Contact:
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walkvirginia@erols.com
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