Park Details

Name:	Niobrara National Scenic River
Address:	P.O. Box 319
	146 S. Hall Street
	Valentine
	Nebraska
	69201
Phone:	402-376-1901
Fax:	402-376-1949
URL:	www.nps.gov/niob/

Category

• National park

General Description

76 miles of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraksa are preserved as a national scenic river and managed by the National Park Service. Here six different ecosystems meet and mix along the northern edge of Nebraska: an eastern hardwood forest of ash and oak; a western coniferous forest of ponderosa pine, a northern boreal forest of paper birch, aspen and linden, and three types of prairie: Eastern tallgrass, mixed Sandhills and shortgrass (Dakota grasslands). Many species of birds and mammals make their home here (bald eagles, great blue herons, elk, bison, deer, beaver, mink, etc.); over 230 waterfalls (tallest is Smith falls 63\\'') are found along the river valley and cliff\\''s and rapids make up this unique and nationally significant river of the Great Plains.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Exhibits located on accessible routes