National Wild and Scenic River · Nebraska, United States
Niobrara National Scenic River
Niobrara National Scenic River is a national wild and scenic river in Nebraska, United States, covering 29,089 acres (11,772 ha), established in 1991.
Photo: National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 29,089 acres (11,772 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 42.8833° N, 100.3170° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Niobrara National Scenic River
The Niobrara National Scenic River is a section of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska, United States, approximately 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Omaha. In 1991, Congress set aside 76 miles (120 km) for preservation under the management of the National Park Service with assistance from the local Niobrara Council. Several "outstandingly remarkable values" have been designated to be protected along the Niobrara National Scenic River, including: Fish and Wildlife, Scenery, Fossil Resources, Geology, and Recreation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) · Pierre, United States · 103.6 miles away
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) · North Platte, United States · 122.9 miles away
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) · Alliance, United States · 139.1 miles away
Parks nearby
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
Snake Creek Recreation Area
Platte Creek Recreation Area
Randall Creek Recreation Area
West Bend Recreation Area
Farm Island Recreation Area
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Niobrara National Scenic River?
Niobrara National Scenic River is in Nebraska, United States (42.8833° N, 100.3170° W).
When was Niobrara National Scenic River established?
Niobrara National Scenic River was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Niobrara National Scenic River?
Niobrara National Scenic River covers 29,089 acres (11,772 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobrara_National_Scenic_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/niob/ — Official park page.