Niobrara is a small town with a rich history beautifully situated at the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri rivers in northeast Nebraska, whose name means “running water.”

Niobrara was founded in 1856, when a group of men headed by a Dr. Benneville Yeakel Shelly marked their claim to an area on the banks of the Missouri River. There, a fort was built to protect the early …

Situated at the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri rivers on Nebraska’s northeastern border, Niobrara State Park offers visitors a wide array of outdoor experiences.

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Sep 18, 2025 · With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recreation, you can float the …

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Aug 6, 2014 · Tube & Kayak rentals on Niobrara river with shuttle service. Explore the scenery, sandbars, and wildlife of the beautiful mouth of Niobrara River by Niobrara, Nebraska.

The town of Niobrara was established in 1857 along the Missouri River, about a mile southeast of its confluence with the Niobrara river. In March 1881 an ice jam flooded the town with three to six feet of …

This scenic byway offers a picturesque journey through breathtaking and diverse Nebraska landscapes. Nebraska’s “Everglades” along Nebraska Highway 12 has an unusual biological diversity.

Perched up on a hill, Niobrara’s 350 residents enjoy stunning views of Niobrara and Missouri rivers and an extensive wetland nicknamed the “Nebraska Everglades.”