Some people are surprised to learn that Nebraska has any waterfalls at all, and they’re even more surprised to hear that we’ve got more than 200 of them, mostly along the scenic Niobrara River. Nebraska’s waterfalls are gorgeous any time of the year, but if you’ve never seen them frozen solid in the winter, you’re in for a real treat.
- Fort Falls
Sandhills Western Vacations Located on the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Falls is a popular hiking destination in the summer. When the temperatures dip low enough, however, this picturesque waterfall looks like a crystal-covered treasure.
- Smith Falls
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National Park Service As the tallest waterfall in the state, Smith Falls gets a lot of attention. It doesn’t hurt that it’s located right on the Niobrara and accessed via a truly charming hike. The waterfall rarely freezes completely, but even partially frozen it’s absolutely lovely.
- Platte River State Park Falls
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Facebook/Zach Hanson One of the most easily accessible and therefore most often photographed falls in the state, this one is a real gem. The falls at Platte River State Park are short and wide and empty into a sweet little pool below, and when the water freezes in the winter it looks like something out of a painting.
While there are plenty of photographs out there of Nebraska’s waterfalls in the summer when the water is flowing, pictures of them in their frozen state are harder to come by. If you’ve captured any and would like to share, be sure to post them in our comments. We’d love to see them!
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Located on the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Falls is a popular hiking destination in the summer. When the temperatures dip low enough, however, this picturesque waterfall looks like a crystal-covered treasure.
National Park Service
As the tallest waterfall in the state, Smith Falls gets a lot of attention. It doesn’t hurt that it’s located right on the Niobrara and accessed via a truly charming hike. The waterfall rarely freezes completely, but even partially frozen it’s absolutely lovely.
Facebook/Lindsey Keller
Facebook/Jeremy Mendoza
Facebook/Zach Hanson
One of the most easily accessible and therefore most often photographed falls in the state, this one is a real gem. The falls at Platte River State Park are short and wide and empty into a sweet little pool below, and when the water freezes in the winter it looks like something out of a painting.
Interested in more? Here are five of Nebraska’s most well-known waterfalls.
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