located 16 miles north of Johnstown. This 60,000-acre area is dedicated to preserving a unique biological crossroad of five ecological zones, including both Sandhills and Riverine ecologies. Two self-guided hiking trails and a growing herd of bison are available for visitors to enjoy, Norden Chute located close to the trailhead

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camping, fishing, a disc golf course, and hiking on more than a mile of trails.

hiking trail west of the Preserve mailbox (foot traffic only, please). The trailhead includes a small parking area and information kiosk. You have your choice of the long loop or the short loop, both with grand views of the Niobrara River, biking, fishing, hiking, ice fishing

three-quarter-mile hiking trail, “strenuous,” mile-long Fort Falls hike and a 3.5 mile-long self-guided tour

Swimming
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Picnicking

Picnic area, shelter

Zero depth, walk in pool, lily pads for Leap Frog, lunge chairs, shaded areas, snack bar

many local outfitters to experience the Niobrara River by Kayak, Canoe, Tube or Tank.

crushed limestone trail with wooden decked bridges. Currently, the trail is open from Valentine east to Norfolk—almost 200 miles! It is planned to eventually go west to Chadron for a total of 320 miles. One of the most spectacular parts of the trail is the old train trestle that crosses the Niobrara River just outside of Valentine. It is a quarter of a mile long and towers 150 feet above the river

10 hole course, driving range and two practice putting greens

Hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching, camping, hunting, horseback riding