Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Grand Island, Nebraska is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Grand Island, Nebraska: Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 166 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 170 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 190 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 245 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 298 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 294 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 281 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 299 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 253 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 271 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 260 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 287 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 289 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Grand Island, Nebraska: Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 296 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 315 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 396 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 351 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 392 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 340 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 450 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 423 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 448 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 433 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 406 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Eldora, Colorado, 495 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Grand Island, Nebraska: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Grand Island, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 121 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 170 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 115 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 177 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 193 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Nebraska Rivers