Buffalo National River Gains Designation As International Dark Sky Park
Buffalo National River has been designated an International Dark Sky Park, making it the 26th unit of the National Park System with the designation.
Buffalo National River
Quarter Horses Nacho And Cinco Join Buffalo National River Team
Visitors to the Steel Creek Area of Buffalo National River may be greeted at the fence line by a couple of new faces. The National Park Service recently purchased two quarter horses from the Arkansas Department of Correction to revitalize Buffalo National River’s mounted patrol program.
Lost Valley Area Of Buffalo National River To Reopen
After months of work to reduce the odds of flooding and to improve visitor safety and area accessibility, the Lost Valley area of Buffalo National River in Arkansas is set to reopen to the public on Thursday.
- April 16th, 2019
Lost Valley Road Area Of Buffalo National River Closing For Improvements
The National Park Service will close the Lost Valley Road and day-use area at Buffalo National River in Arkansas on Monday for a 10-week-long improvement project that will relocate a portion of Lost Valley Road, parking area, and trailhead out of the immediate flood zone of Clark Creek. The purpose of this project is to provide safe vehicular access to the Lost Valley Trailhead while minimizing adverse impacts to Clark Creek, the Buffalo River, and the surrounding environment.
Ponca Low-Water Bridge At Buffalo National River To Be Restored
Restoration and stabilization of the historic Ponca low-water bridge is getting underway this week. Built in 1943 by the Works Progress Administration, the Ponca bridge made it possible for vehicles to cross the Buffalo River along the historic route to and from Jasper for several decades. Today, the low-water bridge is primarily used by paddlers, hikers, anglers, and swimmers to access the Buffalo River and area trails.
Buffalo National River Proposes Camping Fee Increase
Buffalo National River in Arkansas is proposing a number of price increases for camping in the park.
- August 11th, 2018
U.S. Attorney Declines To Prosecute National Park Service Rangers Who Shot And Killed Camper
Two National Park Service rangers who were involved in a fatal shooting at Buffalo National River last summer will not be prosecuted, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas.
Storm Pounds Buffalo National River, Leads To Closure Of Buffalo Point CG
A powerful middle-of-the-night storm pounded Buffalo National River in Arkansas early Saturday, downing trees that blocked roads, pulled down power lines, and damaged park facilities and vehicles.
How Safe Is The Water In Buffalo National River?
How safe is the water in the Buffalo National River? That's always a good question to consider before you go swimming there, according to park staff. The bottom line is a measure of caution can prevent some nasty health issues.
- July 16th, 2018
Buffalo National River Rangers Shoot And Kill Man, Investigation Under Way
An investigation is continuing into the middle-of-the-night fatal shooting by park rangers of a 44-year-old camper at Buffalo National River in Arkansas.
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