Niobrara National Scenic River, Protected river section in north-central Nebraska, United States.
The Niobrara River extends 76 miles through narrow valleys, featuring multiple waterfalls, pine forests, and natural rapids across the Nebraska landscape.
Congress designated this section of the Niobrara River as a National Scenic River in 1991, placing it under National Park Service management for conservation.
The river area contains the historic Ponca Agency and cemetery, representing the enduring presence of Native American communities in this region.
Visitors can participate in canoeing, kayaking, and tubing activities from June through August when water levels remain consistently suitable for recreation.
The river functions as a biological junction where six distinct ecosystems converge, supporting over 500 plant species and numerous wildlife populations.
Location: Brown County
Location: Cherry County
Location: Keya Paha County
Location: Rock County
Inception: May 24, 1991
Website: https://nps.gov/niob
GPS coordinates: 42.88330,-100.31700
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:12
Smith Falls
520 m
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
48.2 km
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
10.7 km
St. Francis Mission
60.7 km
Niobrara Valley Preserve
26.1 km
White Horse Ranch
102.6 km
Bryan Bridge
18.1 km
Brewer Bridge
4.2 km
Carns State Aid Bridge
70.3 km
Bell Bridge
1.4 km
St. Augustine Church
76 km
Cherry County Courthouse
19.1 km
Valentine Public School
18.8 km
Lewis Bridge
57 km
Adamson Bridge
30.2 km
St. John's Catholic Church
65.8 km
Borman Bridge
17 km
Twin Bridge
71.3 km
Tripp County Veteran's Memorial
66.5 km
Berry State Aid Bridge
4.2 km
Herrick Elevator
96.1 km
F.M. Walcott House
19.3 km
Spotted Tail Gravesite
59.1 km
Dallas Carnegie Library
76 km
Rock County Courthouse
72.1 km
Manthey Barn
57 km
Distrito electoral de Valentine (condado de Cherry, Nebraska)
17.5 km
Smith Falls State Park
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