Recreational opportunities are abundant at and around the Cedar Point Biological Station. The area is an outdoor recreation paradise and is the most popular outdoor destination in the region. Just outside the lodge and resource building is our volleyball court. An evening game of volleyball is a great way to have fun with your classmates and instructors. We also have a basketball hoop, and badminton available. There is always someone willing to play a "competitive" game of ping-pong in the lodge, toss around a baseball, or Frisbee.

On the Fourth of July, the city of Ogalalla has an excellent fire works display.

There are miles of hiking trails that will get you closer to the abundant wildlife and the spectacular scenery. Don't forget to bring along your camera to snap some amazing photographs.

The beaches of Lake McConaughy are just minutes away and provide tons of fun in the sun.

The station has several canoes and a row boat available for you to take a trip around Lake Ogallala. Life vests are required and we provide them. Fishing is excellent on Lake Ogallala and McConnaughy as well as the sandpits, canals and rivers but make sure you have your Nebraska fishing permit. They are available for sale at the Nebraska Game and Parks visitor center on highway 61.

The state parks in the area are excellent and offer something for everyone. Take a walk along the sandy beaches of Big Mac, or simply roll out your towel and soak in the rays.

Camping is plentiful around the lakes, or for a wild time rent a PWC, or boat to water ski from Ski Patrol.

Ash Hollow state park near Lewellen explains the history of the area and you can see wagon tracks on the Oregon Trail.

For Families

The public library in Ogalalla is available to station users and has a summer reading program for children. The town pool is very nice and offers swim lessons. Baseball and Softball teams are available. Ogallala gymnastics can help your little gymnast keep their skill up.

For a rip-roaring time, head to Front Street in Ogalalla. Watch the gunfight and catch the variety theater that follows.