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
Harrison, Ark. – In August 2020, Buffalo National River staff discovered significant damage at Fitton Cave in Buffalo National River in Newton County. Individuals involved in this crime forced their way into
Governor Asa Hutchinson signed Executive Order 19-14 today establishing the Buffalo River Conservation Committee (BRCC) and announced that $2 million in state and private funds will be allocated for conservation
(from media release) For the fourth consecutive year, Buffalo National River will host a free concert by National Park Radio on Saturday, June 15, at Steel Creek Campground. National Park
(from media release) After much anticipation among wildflower enthusiasts, waterfall hunters, and hikers this spring, the new and improved Lost Valley Area of Buffalo National River will reopen on Thursday,
Bad news for those hoping for mountain bike trails in this area but good news for the trails in general. Enhanced trail sustainability is a good thing. (from media release)