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Niobrara National Scenic RiverWhooping cranes in the Niobrara Valley - Photo by W. Gudgel
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Niobrara National Scenic River
Site Index
Niobrara National Scenic River
09 Local Outfitter's List 20-May-2009
Bridges of the Niobrara 16-August-2008
Contact Us 08-January-2006
Frequently Asked Questions 08-January-2006
Geology 15-August-2008
Jun 09 Outfitters List 06-June-2009
Niobrara National Scenic River 08-January-2006
Paddling Guide 15-August-2008
River Guide 1 15-August-2008
River Guide 2 15-August-2008
River Guide 3 15-August-2008
River Guide 4 - Brewer Bridge to Rocky Ford 16-August-2008
River Guide 5 - Rocky Ford to Norden Bridge 16-August-2008
River Guide 6 - Norden Bridge to Meadville 16-August-2008
Smith Falls State Park 26-July-2007
Surge Flow 16-August-2008
USGS water gauge 27-July-2007
For Kids
Be A Junior Ranger 08-August-2007
For Kids 24-July-2006
Junior Ranger Gazette 20-September-2007
WebRangers 12-August-2007
For Teachers
application 27-January-2009
For Teachers 26-January-2009
NIOB 09 PD 26-January-2009
Teacher Ranger Teacher 30-January-2009
TRT NIOB Site Bulletin 09 26-January-2009
History & Culture
History & Culture 30-August-2007
People 20-September-2007
Places 20-September-2007
Nature & Science
Amphibians 02-September-2007
Animals 19-August-2007
Birds 23-August-2007
Endangered Species 23-August-2007
Environmental Factors 19-August-2007
Fish and Crustaceans 23-August-2007
Fossils 07-September-2007
Geologic Formations 15-August-2008
Grasses 23-August-2007
Hydrology 16-August-2008
Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, Millipedes 02-September-2007
Mammals 23-August-2007
Natural Features & Ecosystems 19-August-2007
Nature & Science 19-August-2007
Nonnative Species 23-August-2007
Plants 19-August-2007
Reptiles 23-August-2007
Trees and Shrubs 23-August-2007
Water Quality 23-August-2007
Waterfalls and Springs 07-September-2007
Wildflowers 23-August-2007
Park Management
09 Compendium News Release 07-May-2009
09 Compendium pdf 07-May-2009
2003 Lon Range Interpretive Plan 18-August-2009
2009 Superintendent's Compendium 06-May-2009
Alternatives 26-January-2009
Boundary Alternatives maps 26-January-2009
Centennial Initiative 2016 23-August-2007
compendium pfd 08-May-2009
compendium PR 08-May-2009
Coordination 26-January-2009
Environmental Impacts 26-January-2009
Final 09 compendium pdf 01-June-2009
Final 09 NIOB compendium pdf 01-June-2009
Final 09 supts compendium 6 01 09 01-June-2009
Final compendium PR pdf 29-May-2009
Final compendium PR pdf 1 29-May-2009
Final General Management Plan 26-January-2009
Laws & Policies 21-January-2009
Management 24-July-2006
Needs Values 26-January-2009
Niobrara National Scenic River Centennial Strategy 23-August-2007
Our Staff & Offices 24-July-2006
Record of Decision 26-January-2009
Section 2 26-January-2009
Section 3 26-January-2009
section 4 26-January-2009
Section 5 26-January-2009
Section 6 26-January-2009
Section 7 26-January-2009
Section II 26-January-2009
Values 26-January-2009
Photos & Multimedia
Photo Gallery 08-September-2007
Photos & Multimedia 08-September-2007
Plan Your Visit
09 Outfitter's List 20-May-2009
Accessibility 21-July-2006
Brochures 24-July-2006
Canoeing Kayaking Tubing 15-August-2008
Current Weather 27-July-2007
Directions 11-January-2006
Fees & Reservations 21-July-2006
Hunting & Fishing 24-August-2007
Jun 09 Outfitters List 06-June-2009
List of Private River Outfitters 12-January-2006
Local Services 25-July-2006
Lodging 08-August-2007
Maps 11-January-2006
Nearby Attractions 21-July-2006
Operating Hours & Seasons 12-January-2006
Outdoor Activities 12-January-2006
Parks & Museums 27-July-2007
Pets 24-July-2006
Plan Your Visit 10-January-2006
River Conditions 27-July-2007
Rules and Regulations 16-August-2007
Schedule Of Events 10-January-2006
Things To Do 10-January-2006
Things To Know Before You Come 21-July-2006
Weather 21-July-2006
Where To Eat 08-August-2007
Your Safety 24-July-2006
Support Your Park
donate 08-September-2009
Support Your Park 08-September-2009
Volunteer 08-September-2009
Surge flow usually occurs during winter and spring flows  

Did You Know?
The Niobrara exhibits an unusual pattern of wave action during higher water levels called surge flow. Waves up to three feet high form and migrate upriver for short periods of time before disappearing. Click "More" to visit the Niobrara National Scenic River "Hydrology" page.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST