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Niobrara National Scenic RiverPaleo-Indian hunters - Courtesy of Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Site
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Niobrara National Scenic River
History & Culture
Andrew & Charity Bruce, founders of the mill at Rocky Ford.
The Niobrara Council
Andrew & Charity Bruce, founders of the mill at Rocky Ford.
In this land of many ecosystems, human history is ruled by the powerful forces of nature. Follow the links above to discover how people have learned to live here over the millenia and what they left behind. 
Surge flow usually occurs during winter and spring flows  

Did You Know?
The Niobrara exhibits an unusual pattern of wave action during higher water levels called surge flow. Waves up to three feet high form and migrate upriver for short periods of time before disappearing. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Hydrology" page.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2007 at 11:14 EST