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Smith Falls State Park

A hidden gem in Nebraska

Nebraska's tallest waterfall hides in the Sandhills near Valentine, a spring-fed 70-foot drop you reach by crossing a historic truss bridge over the Niobrara River — pair it with a lazy float trip.

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