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Niobrara National Scenic RiverTubers float the river near Big Cedar Creek
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Niobrara National Scenic River
Plan Your Visit
Click to go to Canoeing, Kayaking & Tubing page
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Rafters take a run through Rocky Ford Rapid (Class III)

Most visitors come to the Niobrara to run the river between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, but there are many other activities and adventures awaiting you.

See "Things to Do" for other possibilities which include, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and nearby biking.

Off-season floats offer visitors better opportunities for solitude, chances to see other wildlife like neotropical migrants and waterfowl, fall foliage displays, and a different river experience when running rapids during spring water levels. See River Conditions for more information and a link to current river flow.

Paleontologist displays fossil rhino vertebra  

Did You Know?
The Niobrara River valley has several globally and nationally significant fossil mammal sites. Paleontologists have found mammals such as camels, horses, mastodons and rhinos. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Fossils" page.
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Last Updated: August 16, 2008 at 18:56 EST