In the past 40 years, countless numbers of visitors have stood to have their photo taken in front of the carved wooden sign at the Ranger Station at Buffalo Point in the lower district of the Buffalo National River. Made…
One Tank Travels: Jasper
Jasper alone is worth a tank of gas. But head to the town’s historic courthouse square June 22 and 23 during the Buffalo River Elk Festival and you have an incredible bang for your buck. Located in Newton County, Jasper is…
Buffalo National River Still Floatable
Despite a lack of rain, floating season isn’t over on the Buffalo National River. The lower section can still be floated and is actually easily navigated year round unless there is a severe drought. “We’re on the high end of…
One Tank Travels: Gilbert
We invite you to have “More Fun Per Gallon” in Arkansas this year. Each day we will be blogging on different Arkansas destinations which can be reached on one tank of gas or less. This is basically every corner of…
Freshwater Mussels and Their Importance to the Balance of the Buffalo
Shawn Hodges, fisheries biologist for the Buffalo National River, will speak on “Freshwater Mussels and Their Importance to the Balance of the Buffalo” at 5:30 p.m. at the Boone County Library on Tuesday, May 22. The library is located at…
