Tubing the Niobrara River Valentine

The Niobrara National Scenic River is a section of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska, United States, approximately 300 miles northwest of Omaha. In 1991, Congress set aside 76 miles for preservation under the management of the National Park Service with assistance from the local Niobrara Council. Several "outstandingly remarkable values" have be…
The Niobrara National Scenic River is a section of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska, United States, approximately 300 miles northwest of Omaha. In 1991, Congress set aside 76 miles for preservation under the management of the National Park Service with assistance from the local Niobrara Council. Several "outstandingly remarkable values" have been designated to be protected along the Niobrara National Scenic River, including: Fish and Wildlife, Scenery, Fossil Resources, Geology, and Recreation. The river was designated by Backpacker magazine as one of the 10 best rivers for canoeing in the United States.
  • Location: Cherry, Keya Paha, Brown, and Rock counties, Nebraska, United States
  • Established: May 24, 1991
  • Nearest city: Valentine, Nebraska
  • Area: 23,074 acres (93.38 km²)
  • Visitors: 54,385 (in 2004)
  • Governing body: National Park Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org