SCENIC ByWAyS 4 WILD WAYS TO BE WOWED Hit the Niobrara National Scenic River for water recreation surrounded by dramatic bluffs, diverse wildlife and gorgeous waterfalls. Brewers Canoers & Tubers in Valentine is your outfitter for renting canoes, kayaks and tubes. 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. 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. 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. Scan here to view the route MONOWI TAVERN The Official 2026 Nebraska State Travel Guide 69