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Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Name: Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 5 mi. E of Valentine US Hwy 12, Valentine, NE, 69201, US
Telephone: (402) 376-3789

Address:

5 mi. E of Valentine US Hwy 12

Valentine, NE 69201

Phone: (402) 376-3789

This is home to elk, bison, deer and more than 230 species of birds. A beautiful pine-dotted canyon, featuring many waterfalls, is the favorite 'putting-in' spot for canoeists on the river. Refuge open year-round, daylight hours. Visitor center displays information on old frontier fort. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily, 8am-4:30pm. Rest of the year, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Free. Alcohol Prohibited. $1 canoe or tube launch fee.