1 of 3 | The first "Quiet Trail" in North America is open to tourists in Nebraska after the January thaw. In October, the Niobrara National Scenic River in Lincoln received this rare designation.

Niobrara River is about five hours away from the metro, but it's a trip worth making. Greg Wagner with Nebraska Game and Parks said it's a stop you should definitely have on your bucket list.

America's first official 'quiet trail' sits in the Nebraska Sandhills Alyssa Johnson Jun 29, 2024 0 ...

The 76-mile-long Niobrara National Scenic River, near Valentine, Nebraska, was designated the quietest trail in the U.S. by Quiet Parks International.

The 76-mile Niobrara National Scenic River stretches from Valentine, Nebraska, to just north of Newport, Nebraska. It is also where six major ecosystems converge, resulting in around 160 plant and ...

FAIRBURY, Neb. — Nearly a decade after initially dipping its toe into the issue, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is on the verge of seeking protection for water in the Niobrara River ...

The Niobrara River is a scenic treasure and essential to the state’s agricultural economy. The basin spans 11,600 square miles and includes more than 617,000 irrigated acres.

In October 2023, Quiet Parks International named the Niobrara National Scenic River the first “Quiet Trail” in the United States. Only two other trails have received the designation in the world.