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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. 
Prairie, forests, and river meet  

Did You Know?
Six distinct ecosystems blend along 76 miles of river: eastern deciduous forest, Rocky Mountain montane forest, northern boreal forest, eastern tall-grass prairie, Sandhills mixed-grass and western short-grass prairie. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Nature & Science" page.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2007 at 11:14 EST