• The Niobrara National Scenic river comes alive with color in the fall.

    Niobrara

    National Scenic River Nebraska

For Kids

Ranger-led program

Girl Scouts learn about the diversity of tiny aquatic insects that call the Niobrara home.

NPS Photo

For Kids

Check out WebRangers designed for kids where you can create your own "Ranger Station" and try fun activites while learning about America's national parks!

Wild and Scenic Rivers protect 1/4 of 1% of America's rivers. Discover more about them through games and activites on this site.

The Niobrara National Scenic River provides ranger-led programs for school groups and community organizations custom designed to meet the specific group's learning objectives. Scheduling depends on staff availability. Contact us to discuss the possiblities at (402) 376-1901.

The Niobrara Council Education Program sponsors day camps for children in the summer and after-school nature club activites during the school year. Contact them for details at (402) 376-2793 or visit their web site at www.niobraracouncil.org

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge has a Junior Ranger program ($1.00 fee) Upon completion of the program kids receive a badge, have their photo taken, a newsletter and a 15% discount on book store items.

Niobrara National Scenic is developing a new Junior Ranger activity book that should be ready for the summer of 2013. Stay tuned!

Did You Know?

Eastern Bailey's Woodrat

The Niobrara is a crossroads of habitats where many species are on the edge of their range. 83 eastern species reach their western range limits and 47 western species approach their eastern limits here. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National River "Nature & Science" page. More...