
We are offering a
unique program in Outdoor Education. Students will use our
campground as their base, while they explore and learn on-site
and "hands-on" science, the biology of a Nebraska biome, and
visit historical sites, all within 30 minutes from the camp.
We can design an educational experience for your school, or
group for one to four nights. Call our toll free number at
1-866-866-5253 for your reservation.
They can learn about:
- The
marsh lands of the lake
- Birds
native to Nebraska, including the American Bald Eagle and
the Golden Eagle
- A
Nebraska lake biome
- Native
Americans of the area
Historic Sites:
- Ash Hollow - Historical landmark,
Oregon Trail, Indian Camp.
- Bald Eagle Viewing Center at Kingsley
Dam - Along with the Bald Eagle, the reservoir and
the surrounding environs attracts the largest most diverse
bird populations documented in the United States.
- Boot Hill - Famous Cowboy
Cemetery.
- Haythorn Ranch - Largest breeder of
Quarter Horses in the U.S. - tours available.
- Mansion on the Hill Museum - 1887
Victorian mansion listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
- Lake McConaughy Visitor/Water Interpretive
Center - Nebraska's 1st water museum interprets the
significance of water to Nebraska, past, present and future.
Aquarium and 50 seat theater.
- Petrified Wood Gallery - Features an
array of pictures and music boxes made from tiny pieces of
petrified wood. Polished rocks, rounds, spheres, gems,
minerals as well as arrowheads and Indian artifacts
collected over forty years.
- Courthouse Museum - Listed by
Ripley's "Believe it or Not" as the world's smallest
courthouse. Located in Arthur.
* See Attractions
page for detailed information.