10 Nature & Parks in Valentine That You Shouldn't Miss

August 25, 2021 Terina Blouin

Valentine is a city in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,737 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cherry County.
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1. Niobrara National Scenic River

214 W Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201-2005 +1 402-376-1901 https://www.nps.gov/niob/index.htm
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Niobrara National Scenic River

Reviewed By 878MikeB878 - Emporia, United States

It is that shallow. Good water flow. We rented a couple kayaks and did a four hour float. Time was right on the money. Easy in and out. Beautiful scenery while on the water.

2. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Valentine, NE +1 402-376-3789 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge

Prairie dogs, antelope and buffalo are some of the animals that can be spotted at this wildlife refuge.

Reviewed By vandvinc - Kansas City, United States

A definite must that only takes 30 minutes max. Outside Valentine Neb, on the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is a great walking path down to Fort Falls. Very pretty easily accessible. But does require stair climbing. Turn off at Fort Niobrara launch and drive back towards the Visitor Center. Just follow the signs for the Falls. Once there at the trail head, take the trail down to the Falls. It is a combo of stairs and paths. Continue past the falls and you are at the river. A great find!!

3. Smith Falls State Park

90159 Smith Falls Rd, Valentine, NE 69201-1615 +1 402-376-1306 http://www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=308
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Smith Falls State Park

Reviewed By apeters1088 - Lincoln, United States

We did this hike on a Sunday morning and didn’t see another soul! It was a quick and easy hike even with a baby and toddler and the views were amazing. Our kids could’ve played in the waterfall all day!

4. Cowboy Trail

Valentine, NE http://outdoornebraska.gov/cowboytrail/
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Cowboy Trail

Reviewed By 1986200xATC - Omaha, United States

The bridge is part of the longest rail to trail conversions in the country. It gives a great vantage point for the Niobrara River and the amazing scenery that surrounds it. It’s a nice little hike.

5. Valentine City Park

1050 N Main St, Valentine, NE 69201 +1 800-658-4024 [email protected] http://visitvalentine.org/live-here/parks-recreation/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Valentine City Park

6. Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

39679 Pony Lake Rd, Valentine, NE 69201-2402 +1 402-376-1889 http://www.fws.gov/refuge/valentine
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

7. Big Alkali Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Four miles on Highway 16B, Valentine, NE 69201 http://www.stateparks.com/big_alkali_state_wildlife_management_area_in_nebraska.html
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Big Alkali Lake State Wildlife Management Area

8. Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

NE-97 & Cedar Bay, Valentine, NE 69201 +1 402-389-0672 http://outdoornebraska.gov/merrittreservoir/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

9. Snake River Falls

88643 Hwy 97 23 miles southwest of Valentine on Highway 97 about 3 miles before Merritt Reservoir, Valentine, NE 69201
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3.0 based on 6 reviews

Snake River Falls

10. Ballards Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Route 83, Valentine, NE 69201 +1 402-471-0641 http://www.outdoornebraska.org
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Ballards Marsh Wildlife Management Area

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