Welcome to Valentine, Nebraska and the scenic Niobrara River. Rated by Backpacker Magazine as one of the top 10 canoeing rivers in the United States, the Niobrara provides hours of enjoyment, and memories that will last for a lifetime. Travel by canoe, tube, kayak or tank as you float through canyons and meadows. Watch for bald eagles, turkey, deer, beaver, hawks, and herons along the way! Stop at Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge to see the buffalo and elk! Hike up to Smith Falls, the tallest waterfall in Nebraska. With average speeds of 4-7 mph and average depths of 18"-24" the Niobrara is ideal for first-timers! |