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Buffalo National River

, Arkansas

NPCA REGION: Southeast Regional Office

Acreage: 94,293.31

Category: National River

Date Established: 03/01/1972

More Info: http://www.nps.gov/buff

Buffalo River is America's first National River and one of the last un-dammed rivers in the United States. The National River boasts many outdoor activities including canoeing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and fishing. In addition to camping, small groups can rent either rustic or modern cabins for their enjoyment. World-class wildlife viewing is also possible along the Buffalo River, including trumpeter swans and elk.

Not only does the Buffalo National River excel for outdoor recreation, but cultural resources abound as well. Interpretive opportunities include historic buildings, sites, and even several historic districts highlighting past farming and mining communities. The Park Service, in conjunction with the State Highway and Transportation Department, Game and Fish Commission, National Wild Turkey Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, plans to restore habitat and reintroduce native species.

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The NPS seems to be at a loss for any real, effective action. Our facebook group, Arkansas Waterfalls , has been blowing up the local elected officials and achieved one of many desired effects. Blance Lincoln secured federal funds and was able to get a pumped loaned to the district until they can get a new one in April or May. A new group has been formed to react to this situation and we are actively researching viable remediation solutions. Check us out on Facebook by searching "Arkansas Waterfalls" and "Arkansas Waterfall Conservation Association" We need all the help we can get, from every corner of our great nation!!!

Submitted by Phunkyrhythm at: March 2, 2010

Where is the federal government on this issue ??? Why have you not imposed a daily fine on the State? * LITTLE ROCK — IT’S HARD to think of a worse environmental sacrilege than letting raw sewage flow-for at least a year-into a tributary of Arkansas’ famous Buffalo National River. * Dustin McDaniel, the state’s attorney general, now has sought a preliminary injunction to stem the flow estimated at 3,600 gallons of waste a day into Mill Creek. Three-thousand, six-hundred gallons. All of which spill into the Buffalo just six miles downstream.That’s 25,000 gallons of raw waste being poured into Mill Creek every week. That’s a lot of . . . .

Submitted by Anonymous at: February 8, 2010

This is my favorite. I am fortunate to have it so close. A group of us paddle the Buffalo each month of the year. Here is a slide show from this month. http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/570003321jgrReA

Submitted by Richard at: February 15, 2009

Nice visitor center, nice hikes from the visitor center.

Submitted by smokymtngirl at: May 22, 2008