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04/29/2022

04/04/2022

It's search and rescue (SAR) season. Statistically speaking, there's something sinister about sunny Sunday afternoons in the spring...

Out of 400+ National Park Service units, Buffalo National River rates #13 for the number of SAR incidents annually. The majority of these incidents are preventable. Discover what you need to know BEFORE you go: https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/prevention.htm (lr)

Photo description: A large team of rescuers carries a patient in a litter up a steep, rocky trail through the Ponca Wilderness. (NPS/L. Eddings)

03/10/2022

Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves 134 miles of the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.

03/03/2022

02/23/2022

Freezing rain has begun. Dangerous road conditions and widespread power outages are expected with this winter storm. Please avoid travel in the area if possible.

CURRENT CLOSURES (2/23/22 at 11:00 AM): Steel Creek Road and Buffalo Point Campground Road are closed and barricaded at this time due to ice accumulation. More road and facility closures are expected over the next 24 hours. Stay tuned to our social media pages and Alerts & Conditions webpage for updates: https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

It's going to be another . (lr; cj)

Image description: Icy treetops cover rolling hills as far as the eye can see. (T. Fondriest)

02/18/2022

02/18/2022

02/18/2022 River Condition Update: The entire Jacks Fork and Current Rivers remain CLOSED. This closure applies to privately-owned vessels, as well as concession rentals.
*River closures are implemented to ensure safety of visitors and emergency personnel. When river levels are up, conditions can be extremely dangerous for non-motorized vessels. Dangers include high volume of swiftly flowing water, muddy conditions making submerged hazards hard to spot, and gravel bars being underwater, making it difficult for floaters to self-rescue if capsized.

02/17/2022

Buffalo National River’s first weekend of 50th anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. From Feb. 25 to March 1, the park is celebrating the rich cultural and geological history of the area and the creation of the park. All are invited to participate in the listed activities below.
Friday, Feb, 25: Parker-Hickman Farmstead Virtual Tour. Discover almost 180 years of Ozark homesteading history with Ranger Kevin Middleton during this virtual event. The presentation will be available on Buffalo National River’s page at 6 p.m. It is available to watch anytime here: Parker-Hickman Farmstead Tour.
Saturday, Feb, 26: Oral History StoryCorps Event. Buffalo National River Oral History – StoryCorps Archive ensure that your stories and important experiences at Buffalo National River become a part of the history of the park. Email Lauren Ray at [email protected] to reserve a time slot to have your oral history recorded. Located at the North Arkansas College, in Harrison.
Saturday, Feb. 26: Geological History Talk. Take a walk through geologic time at Buffalo National River with Ranger Paige Preston. Explore the history of the rocks of the Buffalo and how they came to rest so majestically here in Arkansas. Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a chair and/or blanket to sit on. Meet at 1p.m. at the Buffalo Point Boat Launch.
Sunday, Feb.27: Beaver Jim Villines Homestead Tour. Join Kevin Middleton and the Buffalo National River Partners for an in-person outdoors guided tour of the Beaver Jim Villines Homestead. Meet at Ponca Access at 10 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 27: Tribal Connections Presentation. Learn about the current and historic tribal connections that shape the cultural history of Buffalo National River. This virtual event will be held on Teams Live and will take place at 3 p.m.
March 1: Science Symposium. Scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts from across the country are coming together to present the latest discoveries pertaining to natural and cultural resources at Buffalo National River. Speakers include scientists from The Osage Nation, U.S. Geological Survey, Cave Research Foundation, Arkansas Water Resource Center, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and more. This virtual event will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. It can be Teams Live event. Please see the park website for a complete schedule of speakers.

02/17/2022