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Dismal River
Near Thedford
Located just southeast of Thedford,
is the
Nebraska National Forest, with its unexpectedly
lush green island in the middle of the Sandhills of
central Nebraska. Being the largest man-made forest
in the country, Nebraska National Forest consists of
90,000 acres of land, of which, 20,000 of those
acres are covered with a lot of pine in defiance of
nature. Situated on the forest is the
Nebraska State
4H Camp. Located about 35 miles north of Thedford,
Valentine
National Wildlife Refuge is 71,516
acres in size and contains numerous lakes, marshes,
and grasslands that provide habitat for many kinds
of wildlife. Located about 60 miles northwest of
Thedford,
Merritt Reservoir is located on the Snake River
and has 2,900 surface acres and a maximum depth of
106 feet with an average depth of 35 feet at full
pool. Merritt is eleven miles long with 44 miles of
shoreline. Merritt is one of the finest all-around
fishing lakes in the mid west. Nebraska's newest
large reservoir and the site of a major fish
hatchery,
Calamus Reservoir
offers prime fishing and
camping in the heart of the Sandhills, located about
85 miles east of Thedford. Located about 120 miles
southwest of Thedford,
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area. Its
35,700 surface acres make it Nebraska's largest
reservoir with over 100 miles of shoreline. At full
storage, McConaughy is 20 miles long, four miles
wide and 142 feet deep at the dam. The dam is among
the largest of its type in the world, and the fish
grow to trophy proportions, accounting for several
state records. Even its nickname, "Big Mac" reflects
its giant stature. The lakes and parks are well
known for hunting, fishing, camping, photography,
hiking and other outdoor pursuits. The Thedford area
is renowned for outstanding hunting and abounds with
deer, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, badgers, prairie
dogs, sharp tailed grouse, prairie chickens,
bobwhite quail, mourning doves, waterfowl and other
wildlife.
Other activities are:
Thomas
County Fair July 27-30
Remote
Rendevous
Museum and Art
Gallery
Doe on the Go Craft Festival
November 9-10th
Tourism Links:
Antelope Valley Outfitters
(Click
Here to Contact)
Sandhills Journey
Sandhills Senic Byway
Nebraska
State 4H Camp.
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