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Niobrara National Scenic River
Geologic Formations
Cracked Cliffs

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Cracked Cliffs

The cliffs along the Niobrara River reveal millions of years of the earth's history. For a description of this geological "layer cake", click to download a PDF of our geology bulletin.

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Native river carp  

Did You Know?
More species of fish are found in the Niobrara River and its tributaries than any other Nebraska stream. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Fish & Crustaceans" page.
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Last Updated: August 16, 2008 at 16:41 EST