Northwest Arkansas – At approximately 12:00 pm, November 1, 2022, search and rescue personnel found lost hiker Clinton Preston Smith near the river in the vicinity of Horseshoe Bend. Mr.
Buffalo National River’s final weekend of 50th Anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. On October 8th and 9th, 2022, the park is celebrating the many ways visitors enjoy healthy activities
Access to popular hiking destination would be improved If you have ever driven Cave Mountain Road from Highway 21 on your way to Hawksbill Crag, you know that the first
Lauren Ray has been an incredible ambassador for Arkansas over the past six years. She has brought her wonderful talents to bear on the Buffalo National River. She will be
Harrison, Ark.— The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased a 64-acre tract of land within the legislated boundaries of Buffalo National River, making it possible for all people to access
Leave No Trace partners with the Buffalo National River to support Outdoor Ethics The Buffalo National River has been a popular destination for decades but the recent pandemic has increased
Harrison, Arkansas – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Buffalo National River in 2020 spent $66.3 million in communities near the park. That spending
Northwest Arkansas – On Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will demolish the old Highway 7 bridge at Pruitt in Newton County. This demolition will affect vehicle traffic on
Compton, AR- Buffalo National River is temporarily closing a portion of the Cecil Cove Trail, located off the Compton-Erbie Road. The closure will be on the section of the trail from
Harrison, Ark. – National Park Service officials expect heavy traffic in Boxley Valley Historic District this fall, a popular destination for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and elk viewing in October
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