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| This 76-mile reach of the Niobrara River in northcentral Nebraska was
added to the nation's Wild and Scenic River System in 1991. The river is
swift and shallow over much of its length, cutting through bedrock forming
riffles, rapids and waterfalls. The Scenic River preserves a superb example
of a Great Plains river and protects a unique ecological crossroads where
six distinct ecosystems and their associated flora and fauna mix, some at
or beyond their normal geographic limit. The western third of the Scenic River is home to over ninety waterfalls -- highest is Smith Falls that cascades seventy feet from a Sand Hills cliff. Many locally-owned ranches are found along the river retaining the valley's rural flavor, yet much of its wild character is preserved. Wildlife abounds: animals such as white-tailed deer, coyote, beaver, mink, bull snakes, soft-shelled turtles, turkeys, herons, and sandpipers are commonly sighted. Enjoyed by tens of thousands of canoeists yearly, the upper reach of the Niobrara is noted as one of the country's outstanding canoeing rivers. A portion flows through a federally designated wilderness. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates a visitor center at the Fort
Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge that explains Fort Niobrara history,
local wildlife, and refuge management. Several wayside exhibits addressing
Scenic River use and safety are located at the Fort Niobrara launch site.
Public River Access & Trails: The canoeable reach of the Scenic River is chiefly accessed at the Fort Niobrara Refuge, Smith Falls State Park, and the Middle Niobrara Natural Resource District's, Brewer Bridge landing. Nature trails are developed at the refuge and state park. The Fort Niobrara Refuge features a driving tour through elk and bison pastures as well as a prairie dog colony. The hike to Fort Falls is spectactular. |
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