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Once upon a time, outlaws, thieves, lynch mobs, and lawmen roamed this northern stretch of Nebraska. The people you’ll encounter along this 231-mile jaunt on Nebraska Highway 12 from near South Sioux City to Valentine are much friendlier today than the colorful characters from times past.The View Forested bluffs, winding rivers, sandhills, grasslands, wetlands, high prairies, lakes, waterfalls, and a national wildlife refuge. The Adventure Famous footsteps, world-class canoeing, the state’s tallest waterfall, wildlife viewing, state recreation areas, and fishing. Route directions: Start in Valentine 22 miles (:30) east on NE-12 to Sparks 35 miles (:45) east on NE-12 to Springview 43 miles (1:00) east on NE-12 to Naper 15 miles (:20) east on NE-12 to Butte 10 miles (:15) east on NE-12 to Spencer 13 miles (:20) east on NE-12 to Lynch 25 miles (:40) east on NE-12 to Niobrara 30 miles (:45) east on NE-12 to Crofton 22 miles (:30) east on NE-12, south on US-81, east on NE-84 to Hartington 13 miles (:20) north on NE-57, east on NE-12 to Wynot 13 miles (:20) east on NE-12 to Newcastle 10 miles (:15) east on NE-12 to Ponca 25 miles (:35) east on NE-12 and US-20 to South Sioux City |
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Once upon a time, outlaws, thieves, lynch mobs, and lawmen roamed this northern stretch of Nebraska. The people you’ll encounter along this 231-mile jaunt on Nebraska Highway 12 from near South Sioux City to Valentine are much friendlier today than the colorful characters from times past.