OUTLAW TRAIL 231 MILES | 3 HOURS 45 MIN. The Route: State 12 between South Sioux City and Valentine Add stops at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, Smith Falls State Park and Valentine National Wildlife Refuge — some of Nebraska’s top outdoor playgrounds — for a wilder Outlaw experience. BREWERS CANOERS & TUBERS 4 WILD OPPORTUNITIES 1. Hit the Niobrara National Scenic River for water recreation surrounded by dramatic bluffs, diverse wildlife and gorgeous waterfalls. At Brewers Canoers & Tubers in Valentine, rent canoes, kayaks and tubes so you can explore at your own pace. 2. Home to the highest waterfall in the state, Smith Falls State Park is a must if you’re traveling near Valentine. The park offers access to the Niobrara National Scenic River, so it’s the perfect destination for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. 3. Grab a beer and burger from Elsie Eiler at Monowi Tavern . Tourists from all over the world travel to Monowi each year to visit Eiler, the mayor and lone citizen of the nation’s smallest town, and hear her story. 4. At Ohiya Casino & Resort in Niobrara, owned and operated by the Santee Sioux Nation, play a variety of machine games, check out the evening’s entertainment and enjoy restaurant specials. SMITH FALLS STATE PARK Scan here for directions 46 VisitNebraska.com
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