History
Buffalo National River caves – temporarily closed
Buffalo River News Alert To help stop the spread of the Geomyces sp. fungus suspected to be the causative agent of White Nose Syndrome which is fatal to bats, all Buffalo National River caves are closed to recreational caving until further notice with the exception of the following: The caves in Lost Valley from Eden … Continue reading
American Airlines In-flight magazine features Buffalo National River
Many thanks to Bob Whitby for his article Arkansas’ BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER is one of the country’s last undammed rivers and a great American treasure. I was maybe a mile into my first hike along the bluffs that surround and define the Buffalo National River when I turned to look back up the trail I’d … Continue reading
Buffalo River Celebrates 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
The Buffalo River Trail- Hiking 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