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Canoe-Level View Of The Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara NSR as seen from a canoe, with tree-lined bluffs and a deep blue sky

"Seventy-six miles of free-flowing fun. With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recreation, you can float the Niobrara River on a canoe, tube, or kayak as a beginner and have a blast. Hiking, biking, and wildlife watching keep our visitors busy. Oh! And we haven't even told you about the waterfalls yet."

NPS - Ryan Schmeider

9th Outdoor Family Fun Day At Niobrara National Scenic River This Saturday

The Niobrara National Scenic River in Nebraska invites all young explorers, curious water users, and future outdoor enthusiasts to the 9th annual Outdoor Family Fun Day. This event offers a variety of activities for kids of all ages, and will be held at Smith Falls State Park on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Celebrate National Fossil Day At Niobrara National Scenic River

Saber-toothed cats, horned rodents, and bone-crushing dogs will come back to life in displays at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center beginning on National Fossil Day, October 11. Children may discover a love for the past through family-friendly activities available throughout the day. In addition, teachers will be offered free in-school educational program opportunities, which may be presented throughout the school year.

Exploring The Parks: Floating Nebraska’s Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara River flows eastward 535 miles from the high plains of Wyoming to its confluence with the Missouri River in northeastern Nebraska. Over its course the river cuts through nearly the entire width of northern Nebraska, much of which is in the state’s scenic Sandhills region. Unlike most rivers that are fed by rainwater runoff, nearly three-quarters of the Niobrara’s flow is the result of groundwater from the vast Ogallala Aquifer.

Essential Paddling Guide: Prime Paddling Spots, Mid-Continent

Rivers run fast and tumbling throughout the National Park System, there are streams with lazy meanders, and placid lakes perfect for dipping a paddle. This diversity poses a delightful dilemma when you have the urge to float and paddle. What follows is just a sampling of the experiences that await you, whether you have hundreds of watery miles under your paddle, or are looking for calm waters to take your youngsters

Paddling Dinosaur National Monument and Niobrara National Scenic River

When folks think about paddling trips in the National Park System, quite often floating the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park rises to the top of the mind. But there are other paddling treks out there, trips that are just as beautiful and inspiring and which just might offer a tad more solitude.

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