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The Niobrara National Scenic River is a section of the Niobrara River in north-central Nebraska, United States, approximately 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Omaha.In 1991, Congress set aside 76 miles (120 km) for preservation under the management of the National Park Service with assistance from the local Niobrara Council.
Valentine was founded in 1882. The Valentine post office was established on December 4, 1882. The Sioux City and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point and train service began on April 1, 1883. [5] It was named for Edward K. Valentine, a Nebraska representative. [6] [7] As late as 1967, Valentine was split between two time zones.
KKNL began broadcasting in 2010. It was originally owned by American Family Association, and was an affiliate of American Family Radio's AFR Talk network. [3] [4] [5] KKNL replaced an American Family Radio translator, K207CG, that had broadcast on the same frequency and was first licensed in 1998.
The Niobrara River (/ ˌ n aɪ. ə ˈ b r ær ə /; Omaha–Ponca: Ní Ubthátha khe, pronounced [nĩꜜ ubɫᶞaꜜɫᶞa kʰe], literally "water spread-out horizontal-the" or "The Wide-Spreading Water") is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 568 miles (914 km) long, [2] running through the U.S. states of Wyoming and Nebraska. [3]
northern Nebraska [2] Established: 1996 [3] Designation: National Recreational Trail: Trailheads: Norfolk, Nebraska Valentine, Nebraska [4] Use: Hiking, Cycling, and Horseback Riding [4] Grade: 2% or less [4] Surface: finely crushed gravel, short sections have concrete [3] Right of way: Chicago and North Western Railway [2]
The County Line Bridge spanning the Niobrara River about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) east of Valentine, Nebraska [2] was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. [1] It is a truss bridge built in 1916 after spring flooding destroyed 15 bridges along the river. [2]
Bison cows at the Niobrara Valley Preserve.. The Niobrara Valley Preserve is one of the largest areas of land devoted to conservation in the Great Plains.The preserve protects 25 miles (40 km) of the south bank of the Niobrara River and 8.5 miles (14 km) of the north bank.
Entirely located within the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Snake River rises near the eastern edge of Sheridan County. It flows eastward into Cherry County and passes along the southern edge of Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. On the southeast edge of the national forest, the river is dammed to form Merritt Reservoir. At this point ...