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Boating in Nebraska is therefore taken as a serious outdoor activity. Most of the lakes in Nebraska are thronged by visitors on any weekend, both by residents and non-residents. Lake McCanaughy in the Panhandle region, the largest lake of Nebraska, is one such hot spot. Other lakes in the region are Box Butte Reservoir, Lake Minatare and Lake Ogallala, among others. The Gracy Creek Pond and the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area are some of the popular lakes in the Sandhills region. One of the important activities, besides boating, canoeing and sailing, are the fishing activities in these regions. Boat races and fishing competitions are therefore a common local attraction in Nebraska in general and in Southwest Nebraska in particular. The boat races in Harlan County, Swanson and Medicine Creek are cases in point. Congesta lake and Olive Creek lakes are two popular lakes in Southeast Nebraska. Most of the canoe trails in Nebraska are gentle rapids, except for the Niobrara river. In most of the lakes, a speed of more than 5 kph is prohibited. The speed of vessels must be low, for it otherwise might disturb other sailors. All in all, boating in Nebraska is one of the most favorite pass times. The balmy breeze and the rich wildlife in and around these lakes draws more and more people each year. |
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