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History

The history of the Buffalo River National Park Region located in northern Arkansas.

Fall Hike in the Buffalo River Region

A quick visit to hike the Buffalo National River Region and enjoy great stay with the Buffalo Outdoor Center. It all led to some striking images and great memories

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Terradrift: Kayaking and Backpacking the Buffalo River Trail

“The crown jewel of NWA’s outdoor scene might just be the Buffalo National River, a snaking waterway flanked by a multi-day backpacking trail. So shortly after we moved, I started plotting. We were gonna plan a pack and paddle and kayak down a chunk of the Buffalo River Trail and then backpack back up.” Read … Continue reading »

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Bikers finding rides while visiting for Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Scenic Highway 12 & War Eagle Mill Stretching through the beautiful Northwest Arkansas Ozarks is Scenic Highway 12, extending from Highway 71, through Historic Downtown Rogers, east along the south side of Beaver Lake and connecting with Highway 23 into Eureka Springs.  Traveling this route is a sight seeing experience where you will find some … Continue reading »

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17 Waterfalls In Arkansas That Will Make You Fall For The Natural State

See the Southern Living List https://www.southernliving.com/best-waterfalls-arkansas-7109599

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The News Leader knows the Buffalo River Region

Road trip guide: A complete overview for your weekend near the Upper Buffalo National River Road trip guide: A complete overview for your weekend near the Upper Buffalo National River

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Buffalo River Event

Join Abby Burnett, author of Gone to the Grave: Burial Customs of the Arkansas Ozarks, 1850–1950, as she presents “Cemeteries and Grave Art Along the Buffalo River.” Cemeteries along, and near, the Upper Buffalo River contain examples of now-vanished burial customs, brought here by white settlers as early as the 1830s. In addition to grave … Continue reading »

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DogPatch Purchased by Johnny Morris

Redevelopment Plans are Underway The proposed Marble Falls Nature Park will resemble the much larger Dogwood Canyon Nature Park near Lampe, Mo., the conservation committee was told. Dogwood Canyon features a working mill and restaurant, trout fishing and fly-fishing lessons, wildlife tours, horseback riding and education programs on conservation. The Newton County park will focus … Continue reading »

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See Buffalo River through the eyes of Thomas Hart Benton

As Told through the Jolin Globe I promised to tell you stories about the river this year, and July 4 seems like a great time to tell another, because besides being America’s first national river, protected in 1972, the Buffalo is as red, white and blue a place as you can get. It passes at … Continue reading »

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Southern Living – Fall Ozarks Article

Adventures in Arkansas: Plan a Trip to the Ozarks This Fall Bordered by multicolored bluffs and tucked deep in the deciduous forests of Northwest Arkansas, a ribbon of rapids and pools reflects the Americana charm and natural splendor you can find only in the Ozark Mountains. On either side of the cool, free-flowing river, hollows … Continue reading »

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Buffalo River Elk Watching

Elk Watching | Buffalo River National Park Region Our Friend Bill Bowden reports on one of Arkansas’ favorite Fall activities ARKANSAS SIGHTSEEING: In fall, shy elk draw crowds along two state highways Grazing herds prime-time viewing By Bill Bowden, Arkansas Democrat Gazette Bill Bowden Blake Bowers of Conway helps his son Jordan, 4, adjust his … Continue reading »

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