Niobrara, Scenic River of Nebraska

Pronouncing the name of this river correctly is tougher than kayaking it. It was an easy and fun paddle for John and I as we kayaked 15 miles from The Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge down to Smith Falls State Park. We had the river to ourselves as we floated beneath piney wood bluffs and along the base of steep cliffs comprised of ash and sand.

The width of the river with its swift current gives lie to the fact that it is only 18- 24 inches deep... knee deep or less pretty much anywhere in the river.

River God of the Niobrara