Smith Falls State Park east of Valentine is named for its 70-foot tall cascading waterfall – the state’s highest. The park is a popular launching site for kayakers, canoers andRead More
Centennial Hall Museum
Centennial Hall, erected in 1897, is the oldest standing high school building in Nebraska. It is a museum today. Twelve rooms tell the history of the school, the pioneer eraRead More
Cherry County Historical Society Museum
The Cherry County Historical Society Museum showcases exhibits on the history of ranching, the military, Native Americans, pioneers and more. Look for the log cabin and windmill at Main StreetRead More
Frederick Peak Golf Club
Frederick Peak Golf Club is a new public course opening in 2017. Ten holes wind through scenic ridges on Valentine’s northeastern edge. Small canyons are golf greens in the shadowRead More
The Prairie Club
Several skill challenging and visually stunning golf courses are within a short drive of Valentine. Two 18-hole courses and a 10-hole course can be found at The Prairie Club 20Read More
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge protects 72,000 acres of the Nebraska Sandhills. Grass-covered sand dunes rise over marsh-filled valleys. The refuge allows limited hunting. Some lakes are open to anglers seekingRead More
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge began as a military post. Its mission today is preserving wildlife habitat. A driving tour reveals prairie dogs, burrowing owls, badgers, upland sandpipers, turtles andRead More
Merritt Reservoir
The nearly 3,000 acres of sky-blue Merritt Reservoir water surrounded by sand hills is a scenic sight to see in this remote location 26 miles southwest of Valentine. Wide whiteRead More
Snake River Falls
Snake River Falls rushes over a 54-foot-wide ledge on the Snake River. This waterfall is Nebraska’s largest by volume. A short scenic hike through private land leads visitors to theRead More
Niobrara River
The Niobrara River winds through tree-filled canyons near Valentine. Canoeists and kayakers prove their paddling prowess through or around rapids and rocks. Inner-tube floaters leisurely let the river do theRead More