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The Elkhorn River is a wide, smooth
flowing Nebraska river with a deep, narrow channel that is perfect
for Nebraska canoeing. Because the Elkhorn is a meandering river
and the channel's position can change from year to year. Visitors
can expect to see all manner of materials utilized to shore up
this Nebraska river’s banks, including junked automobile
bodies. Paddlers should take note that the Elkhorn’s water
levels will be lower after mid-June through to September because
of high temperatures, low rainfall, and crop irrigation, among
other factors. Lower water levels could extend trip times, so
paddlers are advised to budget their time accordingly.
The scenery on the Elkhorn River is changeable and diverse. All
along the river there are woodlands, forests and farmlands. There
are plenty of opportunities for native Nebraska wildlife observation
thanks to the abundant fauna found here, which includes deer,
squirrels, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote, shorebirds, eagles and
hawks. Aquatic life includes turtles, carp and catfish in the
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