Nebraska's "Everglades" on the Nebraska Highway 12 stunts with its ecologically diverse regions. There are beautiful oak and pine forests, cottonwood forests, wetlands, cedar forests, prairie greens, beautiful croplands and diverse wildlife species. Niobrara National Scenic River offers spectacular canoeing opportunities. The canyons, cliffs, ponderosa pine forests, paper birch aspen and the charming waterfalls spellbind with their magnificent natural beauty. The region is home to many wild animals like turkey, turtle, beaver, bear, kingfisher, deer and blue heron. There are facilities for boating and camping. Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge facilitates great animal and bird watching opportunity. There are many historic sites, military forts and museums on the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway. Ponca Earthlodge offers tour to the rustic communities and the wild animals. Enlisted in the National Register of Historic Places the major sightseeing on Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway are American Indian Cemetery and Powow Arena.
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