Buffalo River Reviews
Buffalo National River was named one of the top ten undiscovered national parks everyone must visit by
AOL Travel.
"With peaks half a mile high and wilderness covering tens of thousands of acres, visitors come to cave, mountain bike or paddle between high limestone cliffs on the Buffalo National River."
USA Today Travel,
July 2010
"The 10-mile float from Ponca to Kyles Landing on the Buffalo River gets my vote as the most scenic in the Ozarks. The way is lined with streaked bluffs, some more than 500 feet high, and many drip with water that sparkles like diamonds . . ."
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"so many trails...so little time."
Walter and Dee
"Wow! What a wonderful experience. My first time down the Buffalo---and I am hooked!"
Lacy and Steve
AOL Travel.
"With peaks half a mile high and wilderness covering tens of thousands of acres, visitors come to cave, mountain bike or paddle between high limestone cliffs on the Buffalo National River."
USA Today Travel,
July 2010
"The 10-mile float from Ponca to Kyles Landing on the Buffalo River gets my vote as the most scenic in the Ozarks. The way is lined with streaked bluffs, some more than 500 feet high, and many drip with water that sparkles like diamonds . . ."
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"so many trails...so little time."
Walter and Dee
"Wow! What a wonderful experience. My first time down the Buffalo---and I am hooked!"
Lacy and Steve
Spring 2013 in the Upper Buffalo River Area
Up-to-date news on elk watching in the Upper Buffalo River area. Boxley Valley is one of the very best
viewing locations for elk in the entire US. Elk viewing guide and maps. Mobile device users will want to
visit arkansaselk.mobi for up-to-date elk herd locations.
There is no better time to hike than now. See our hiking trail guide. Check out the wildflowers at Lost
Valley and Smith Creek Preserve.
On sunny, cool fall days horsemen converge on the riding trails of the Buffalo National River. There are
over a hundred miles of trails in the UBR area for hikers and riders. A number of our members
specialize in serving horsemen and are horse friendly. See the cabins guide for more details.
It is time to be booking cabins for the 2013, they book up fast. The Upper Buffalo River area is very busy
through the fall season. Check out our cabins guide and make your reservations now while there are still
openings. They are filling up fast.
Natural Calendar of Events for the Upper Buffalo River Area
Elk Viewing -- Best viewing times are mornings at daybreak to 8 or 9 AM, and evenings after 3-4 PM.
Times will vary according to weather, but winter weather means all day viewing in many cases. Call the
Ponca Elk Education Center for information, (870) 861-2432.
Local Calendar of Events for Upper Buffalo River Area
Run for the Elk 5K -- September 7, 2013 5K and 15 mile runs starting in Ponca and heading to Boxley
Valley. See website for details.
Color Fest -- October 18th & 19th 10 AM to 4:30 PM at Ponca Elk Education Center 2 days of art
demonstrations and an art show. Free elk photography workshop each day at 2 PM by Michael
Dougherty. Free admission. Call 870-861-2432.
