Dryland Aquatics 41115 Sparks Rd, Sparks, NE 69220 US
Niobrara River Trips with Dryland Aquatics
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Saturday Trips
2025 Saturday Trips
We are now offering trips starting from Berry to either Brewer Bridge (4 hour trip) and to Stan's Landing (6 hour trip). Shuttles will be at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 on Saturday. Anyone that wants to float the river with Canoes or Kayaks from Cornell on Saturday will have to go at 8:30 and end at Brewer Bridge or Stan's Landing. Call for Availability
About Us
Travel through the majestic Niobrara River canyons by canoe, tube or kayak to enjoy hours of a peaceful and relaxing experiences that will last a lifetime.
Dryland Aquatics Inc. offers canoe, tube and kayak trips on the National Scenic Niobrara River near Valentine, Nebraska. We are located in the small town of Sparks the Canoe and Tube Capital of Nebraska. Dryland Aquatics is just minutes away from Smith Falls State Park where you can hike up to Smith Falls, the tallest waterfall in Nebraska. Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge is another attraction close by where you can see Fort Falls.
Our goal is to have our customers enjoy their visit to the Niobrara River which is one of the top ten rivers to float in the United States according to Backpackers Magazine. raft trip outfitter river trips
Shuttle Times For Tubing
Shuttle times for Tubes
Weekday Trips (Monday-Friday):
8:30 and 10:30 for trips ending at Brewer Bridge (4 hours)
8:30 and 10:30 for trips ending at Stan's Landing (6 hours)
Saturday Trips:
8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 for trips Ending at Brewer Bridge (4 hours)
8:30, 9:30, 10:30 for trips ending at Stan's Landing (6 hours)
Sunday Trips:
8:30 and 10:30 for Both Brewer Bridge and Stan's Landing
Any other shuttle times will have to be scheduled over the phone. May not be available depending on the day and our schedule.
Shuttle For Canoes and Kayaks
Shuttle Times
All canoe and kayak trip starting at Cornell Bridge (Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge) will be at 8:30 only. (Monday - Friday only)
Trips Starting at Berry Bridge will be available at 8:30 and 10:30. (Monday - Friday only)
Any other shuttle times will have to be scheduled over the phone and may not be available depending on the day.
Call for canoe or kayak trips on Saturdays or Sunday.
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Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
Stop in and see us at the Sparks General Store. If we're not open give us a call. 402-376-3119
Summer Hours
Mon | 07:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Tue | 07:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Wed | 07:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Thu | 07:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Fri | 07:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Sat | 07:00 am – 08:00 pm | |
Sun | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm |
Off Season Hours
From october to April
Hours
Mon | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Tue | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Wed | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Thu | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Fri | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Sat | 07:00 am – 02:00 pm | |
Sun | Closed |