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Valentine

Scenic river · Waterfall walks · Refuge landscapes

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Borman Bridge in the Niobrara River valley near Valentine

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Make room for Valentine.

Use Valentine as a base for the Niobrara River valley, then plan one outdoor experience carefully. A river trip, a waterfall walk and a wildlife refuge visit require different arrangements. Choose public access, watch the weather and work with an outfitter or managing agency when a shuttle, launch or reservation is needed.

A few good ways to begin.

Choose a stop, then leave room for the unexpected.

Niobrara National Scenic River

Plan a river outing using the National Park Service’s current access and safety guidance. Arrange shuttles, equipment and permitted launches as needed; river levels, weather and the chosen segment determine what is suitable.

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Smith Falls State Park

Take a designated route to the waterfall after checking current park access and conditions. Confirm permits and walking requirements, and keep to approved paths around fragile banks and wet surfaces.

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Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the refuge through currently open public areas and designated trails. Review the wildlife drive, trail or river-access arrangements separately, keep a safe distance from animals and respect seasonal closures.

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Eat & drink

Choose a local food stop around Valentine using the visitor dining directory. Confirm menus, opening days and reservations with the business.

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Stay awhile.

Choose a base for your days around Valentine. Compare dates, location and the operator’s booking terms.

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Real Nebraska photographs. Photo dates vary; images illustrate places, not current weather or operating conditions.

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County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Nebraska FIPS 31, all 93 counties. Simplified for display. Town markers show approximate centers, not attraction entrances or driving routes. These six WTDO areas are editorial discovery groupings, not Nebraska’s official tourism regions. Featured places are starting points, not an exhaustive inventory.

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