Recognized among the 10 top canoeing rivers in the nation by Backpacker magazine, the Niobrara River flows leisurely through steep sandstone canyons. Nebraskans also rank the river, designated a National Scenic River by Congress in 1991, in the top 10 favorite tourists stops in the state.
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The Niobrara Valley Preserve of the Nature Conservancy is a 50,000
Ainsworth, NE Wildlife Refuges
The first museum was a log cabin built in 1936, with logs from the Niobrara River. Mrs. Nettie Sellors provided the funds for
Ainsworth, NE Museums
The Miller Hotel in Long Pine was originally built as a two-story frame house in 1895. It was converted to a hotel in 1914 when a ten-room wing was added. The hotel is historically significant for its association with the
Ainsworth, NE National RegisterThe Coleman House contains clothing, furniture, memorabilia, a genealogical file,
Ainsworth, NE MuseumsThe Cherry County Historical Society Museum offers the visitor a view into the town's colorful past from Boot Hill and prairi...
Fishing season is year-round for largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and bullhead. The extensiv...
Recognizing the biological and scenic significance of Smith Falls and the need for its preservation, the Nebraska Game and Pa...
There are five public boat ramps where access can be gained to the lake. As always be careful in low water conditions and ...