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

    Niobrara

    National Scenic River Nebraska

For Kids

Setting up a tent can be confusing, but there's help during the CAMP program.

Setting up a tent for the first time can be confusing, but there's help from the rangers during the CAMP program.

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Check out the Niobrara National Scenic River Junior Ranger Book, available at Smith Falls State Park Visitor Center this summer. Complete the activities for your age group and earn an official Junior Ranger Badge!

Never been camping before? Don't have the gear, or know what to do? Our Camping Adventure with My Parents (CAMP) overnight program is designed to introduce families to the fun of camping.

Want to check out other cool web activities. visit the National Park Service WebRangers site.

Did You Know?

Paleontologist displays fossil rhino vertebra

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. More...