Holdrege, Nebraska
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23miles South of Holdrege
Located on the Republican River in south central Nebraska, the Harlan County Dam controls a drainage area of 7,164 square miles. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' project covering 31,000 acres, with 13... continue
30miles Northeast of Holdrege
Elwood Reservoir was formed in the late 1970s as part of a project to rehabilitate and modernize Central's E65... continue
34miles Northeast of Holdrege
While most lakes on Central's supply canal are canyon lakes, Johnson Lake was originally a natural depression or low-lying area when construction began in 1939.
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Nebraska Prairie Museum
The Nebraska Prairie Museum contains an exceptionally fine collection of over one acre of indoor exhibits. Explore every aspect of life on the prairie and uncover surprises around every corner. Be one of the many visitors who exclaim, "This is the finest museum I have ever visited."
Holdrege, NE Museums
Eagle Viewing
The bald eagle has always captured the attention of Americans, so much so that in 1782 the Continental Congress chose the eagle as the national bird and the centerpiece for the nation's Great Seal. Over the years, the bald eagle acquired its status as a symbol of freedom and of the United States.
Holdrege, NE Birdwatching
WWII German POW Interpretive Center
The feature that sets Nebraska Prairie Museum apart from other museums is its unique POW display. German POW's were housed at Camp Atlanta during W.W. II. These prisoners told stories of their exceptional treatment and lifelong friendships that developed through the adversity of war.
Holdrege, NE Museums
Things to do near Holdrege, NE
Red Willow Fishing
Dedicated bass fishermen are well-acquainted with its bushy shores (35 miles of them), submerged trees, and underwater struct...