Outdoor Recreation Relax. Unplug. Recharge. Get outside for a little Sandhill style reboot. *New* Easy Camper Rental Just when you thought Nebraska couldn’t get any cooler, Easy Camper Rental comes along and sets up shop! No need for you to take your camper on the long haul. […] Camping Rentals #1 – Float! Choose an Outfitter Choose from the many local outfitters to experience the Niobrara River by Kayak, Canoe, Tube or Tank. It is sure to be a trip you will never forget and will […] Canoeing Kayaking Tanking Tubing Bird Watching in the Sandhills The Nebraska Sandhills region represents the largest natural ecosystem in the state, covering nearly 19,000 square miles, or almost a quarter of the state. It is also the largest remaining […] Cowboy Trail The Cowboy Trail rails to trails project converted the abandoned Chicago and Northwestern railroad into a crushed limestone trail with wooden decked bridges. Currently, the trail is open from Valentine […] Biking Hiking Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge Five miles east of Valentine on Highway 12 is Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. A driving tour there will allow you to view their bison herd. A beautiful three-quarter-mile hiking […] Hiking Museum Frederick Peak Golf Club It’s unique, has views you’ll dream about, and will challenge you to come back and visit again and again at the Frederick Peak Golf Club in Valentine, Nebraska. Designed by […] Golfing Golden Prairie Bison Tours Golden Prairie Bison is run by Carl and Vicki Simmons. We strive to be good stewards of the land and livestock we own and manage near the edge of the […] Camping Eco-tourism Tours Merritt Reservoir – Campgrounds Merritt Reservoir is an oasis amid the giant oasis of the Sandhills. The lake has almost 3,000 acres of water, pure sand beaches, and 73 miles of tree-lined shore. Merritt […] Boating Camping Fishing Swimming Water Sports Niobrara River The beautiful Niobrara River attracts thousands of visitors every year. Designated as a National Scenic River by Congress in 1991, it’s also part of the National Parks family. The river […] Canoeing Kayaking Tanking Tubing RV Parks & Campgrounds By the river. By a lake. In the woods. In town. Close to town. Cherry County has no shortage of camping spots and electrical hook ups. Look here to see […] Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Nestled in the Sandhills and bordering Merritt Reservoir, this 115,000-acre forest offers many outdoor activities. The word forest is used somewhat loosely in this case, as only 5,000 acres of […] Biking Bird Watching Fishing Hiking Hunting Smith Falls State Park *NOTICE* Smith Falls new Bridgeway IS COMPLETE and OPEN!!!! One of the Niobrara River Valley’s many waterfalls, Smith Falls is the highest in the state. The spring-fed water drops almost […] Hiking picnicing waterfalls Snake River Falls (RECENTLY RE-OPENED) – Open Daily 9-5 Among Nebraska’s most spectacular waterfalls, Snake River Falls tumbles over a 54 foot wide ledge and flows 12 miles to the Niobrara River. When […] Hiking waterfalls Star Gazing The Cherry County skies are a canvas of the brightest stars you have ever seen. The lack of light pollution and the tranquil and quiet surroundings make it the ideal […] The Prairie Club The Prairie Club, just 17 miles south of Valentine, offers two world class golf courses plus a challenging par 3 course called the Horse Course. The Dunes Course, designed by […] Dining Golfing The Sandhills The Sandhills of Nebraska, the quiet beauty of the state. Covering 19,000 square miles, it is the largest tract of stabilized sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere. Considered an inhospitable […] Scenic Drives Valentine Bike Share Valentine’s newest addition. The Cowboy Trail trailhead on main street will greet you with these adorable bikes. Rent 1 for a couple hours. Follow the cowboy trail out East of […] Valentine City Park The Valentine City Park is located just outside of town on North Main Street. Stately oak trees surround Minnechaduza Creek, which flows through the 40-acre park. It is open year-round […] Camping Disc Golf Fishing Hiking Valentine National Wildlife Refuge This 72,000-acre refuge is set in a beautiful combination of rolling sandhills and pristine spring-fed lakes. Nine of the lakes are open to fishing year-round, offering bass, northern pike, perch, […] Biking Bird Watching Fishing Hiking Ice Fishing Valentine State Fish Hatchery Located just northeast of Valentine in a pine-covered valley, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in the state. Spread over 700 acres, the hatchery handles millions of […]