This summer, I enjoyed exploring a new place and learning new things! I hosted four fishing clinics, four bird walks and led bird-themed activities at a summer camp. I got to canoe on the river every weekend and participate in piping plovers and wildlife surveys....
Floating the river by canoe has been my favorite activity this summer. We would float the river in pairs every weekend, meandering through the valley and over rapids, greeting visitors to the river and answering questions as we passed. This was a fun part of...
It has been a busy first month here at Niobrara National Scenic River!So far, we have had two junior angler clinics, one at Valentine State Hatchery and one at Cub Creek State Recreation Area. At the clinics, kids learned about fishing techniques and fish identification...
Here at Niobrara National Scenic River, I have had the opportunity to accompany the wildlife biologist on piping plover (Charadrius melodus) surveys along the river. During these surveys, we float down the river and watch for banks or sandbars that might make suitable nesting habitats...
My first week at my site has been an exciting one full of training and exploring. My site, Niobrara National Scenic River, is a designated scenic river, but the park does not own the land surrounding the river. Through cooperation with outfitters and landowners, Niobrara...
Hi! My name is Leona and I am excited to be a Fish and Feathers intern with EFTA, stationed at Niobrara National Scenic River this summer. I am excited for my internship because I will learn many new skills! I have never been fly...