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(EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) – The sounds of rockin’ blues will be again be echoing through The Ozarks that surround this party city when the Annual Blues Weekend returns June 16-19 for a repeat performance.  This year’s event will join the greats such as Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park, Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, The … Continue reading »

Jan. 1 marks the beginning of the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial celebration and the seven National Park Service sites in Arkansas will kick off the celebration by launching the Centennial Iron Ranger Challenge – a year-long program to encourage visitors to “Find Your Park” and improve their health and fitness by completing 100 miles … Continue reading »

A young man’s theft of a 400 million-year-old fossil rock from an Arkansas state park years ago prompted a heartfelt note of apology from the now much older and wiser collector from Texas. He shipped the stone back to Buffalo National River officials last week, regret evident in his words. “Please return to Lost Valley … Continue reading »

Buffalo National River, Arkansas It’s a good three-hour drive from Springfield, but the Buffalo National River in north-central Arkansas is well worth exploring. Running more than 140 miles, the river is fed by runoff and is thus sensitive to rainfall. In recent weeks the area has received a lot of rain, and the river swelled … Continue reading »

The State of Arkansas has provided a wonderful video on Hiking the buffalo River Trail View Video here https://vimeo.com/126208607

Medium and large scale feeding facilities in the Buffalo River watershed should expect a 180 day extension

“I do.” Breathtaking waterfalls, majestic bluffs, an emerald green stream … is it any wonder that Buffalo National River is a popular destination for outdoor weddings? Pick up the 2015 Wedding Planner published by Harrison Daily Times for information about planning your Buffalo River wedding. Weddings in the park do require a permit. More information … Continue reading »

Buffalo River selected as one of the ten best National Parks to visit during Fall http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/weekend/lifestyle/2014/10/29/10best-national-parks-in-fall/17995483/ We of course already knew that BUT WELCOME NEW VISITORS

PEAK WEEK has been determined for the Arkansas Buffalo River Region as November 1 – November 7, 2014 Featured Araknsas Fall Foliage drives can be viewed here on Arkansas.com The #1 Arkansas Foliage Drive is Here in the Buffalo River Region Post Pictures of Fall foliage at #visitarkansas Here an up to date Fall Foliage report … Continue reading »

FAMILIES VACATION “TOGETHER” IN EUREKA SPRINGS (EUREKA SPRINGS, AR) — What, in 2014, brings mom and dad with kids under 14 to a wonderful village set in The Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas for a family vacation?  This was the question to which local businesses here that are active in serving family vacationers wanted to know.  … Continue reading »