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Buffalo River 40th Anniversary.
In 1972, a historic battle for the Buffalo River ended with the creation of America’s First National River. A beautiful, free flowing stream that exists because many committed citizens believed its value was in its natural state. “It is simply that the Buffalo National River and its surrounding natural landscape can be our sanctuary, a refuge … Continue reading
Buffalo River Trail – Boxley to Ponca
The Buffalo River Trail (BRT) is a 36.5 mile trail located in the Upper Buffalo section. The BRT tracks the Buffalo National River. It can be completed at once or in sections. The South Boxley to Ponca Section (11 miles) is covered here. Much of the trail is blazed with white and BRT signs but special attention should … Continue reading
Buffalo River History
The Buffalo River’s history as America’s First National River began in 1972 but the history of the river began long before that. The Buffalo River National Park Region began forming hundreds of millions of years ago. During the Paleozoic Era, sediments were deposited that would eventually form the bedrock for the region. The oldest rock … Continue reading