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

    Niobrara

    National Scenic River Nebraska

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  • Washout on River Road 1 mi. East of Norden Bridge NOT affecting most river user access

    Avoid travel on River Road 1 mile east of Norden Bridge. Runoff has washed out a section of River Road making it impassible in the immediate area. DOES NOT AFFECT MOST RIVER FLOAT USERS. Keya Paha County officials are working on solutions the situation

Volunteer

Give back to the Niobrara National Scenic River by volunteering your time with the National Park Service.

Short-term (1-day) volunteer opportunities exist to assist staff with river clean up (paddling the river to pick up trash and other debris) and assisting with data collection for resource management.

Contact the park volunteer coordinator, Sandi Kinzer at 402-376-1901 to discuss your interests and how they might be matched with park needs.

 

Did You Know?

Ice cliffs form when groundwater seeps from cliff faces and freezes

During the cold winter months when temperatures drop well below zero degrees F the Niobrara River freezes over in most places. Tall ice cliffs form on river bluffs and attract ice climbers to the Niobrara National Scenic River. More...