The River Bluff Views From The Niobrara Loop Trail In Nebraska Are One Of A Kind
By Liz Oliver|Published April 07, 2020
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
Did you know you can follow the path of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark here in Nebraska? At the confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers in Nebraska is the stunning Niobrara State Park. This scenic park offers some of the most awe-inspiring views in the state. Visit this isolated park to take advantage of the 14 miles of hiking and biking trails for a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.
Niobrara State Park is the perfect place to enjoy the solitude of nature. Take in the river views and keep an eye out for wildlife along the trails.
Residents of Nebraska will need to pay the $6 entry fee to hike in the park. The daily entrance fee for non-residents is $8. Fees for camping vary by site.
Follow the trail across the retired Niobrara River Bridge to get across the water. The bridge was constructed in 1929 is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Enjoy a moment of peace while viewing the confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers. You can imagine Lewis and Clark standing in the same spot, experiencing the same stunning scenery more than two centuries ago.
Your family will love connecting with nature and each other at Niobrara State Park. It's never too soon to start planning your summer activities for your family!
Have you hiked at Niobrara State Park? What trails did you explore while at the park? Tell us about the views and your experience in the comments below.