Buffalo River Float During The Dog Days Of Summer

The Buffalo is a great river for floating pretty much year round. But…we’re hitting a period of the summer when the river levels drop and floating on the Buffalo becomes more work than fun! Our summer started out very wet, but I believe the “dog days” of summer have finally arrived.
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How The Buffalo River Got It’s Name

I have to admit that I looked around a bit online to find the answer to the question, “How did the Buffalo River get it’s name?” I either didn’t search hard enough or it just isn’t mentioned much on the internet? I’m sure the answer can be found in books about the Buffalo. [...]

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So Just Where in Arkansas is the Buffalo River?

I get a lot of questions from people across the US and rest of the world, asking where the Buffalo River is exactly? Well….generally speaking…I tell them it is in north central Arkansas. I realize those are pretty vague directions, so I’ll use this post to explain a little better.
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Pictures of the Buffalo River

I see quite a few people coming to this site in search of Buffalo River pictures or photographs. I actually have quite a few pictures in my collection, but the majority of them are photos taken of our crew at camp or playing in the water. Not exactly the kind of “scenic beauty” [...]

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Laws Intended To Keep The Buffalo River Clean

Maintaining the scenic beauty of the Buffalo National River is not something that “just happens”. There are rules and regulations that must be followed when floating the river. The rules are not meant to detract from the experience of paddling the river. They’re simply intended to keep the river clean and to [...]

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Cool Morning on The Buffalo River!

The Weather Channel was reporting 58 degrees at St. Joe Arkansas when I checked it this morning. It was probably a little cooler than that an hour or two before. And typically, the town of Gilbert (a little further downriver), is one of the coolest places in Arkansas, so my guess is it [...]

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First Time Buffalo River Floater

The Buffalo River is a treat for young & old! Those new to the river will find it absolutely fascinating and the experienced Buffalo River visitor always looks forward to coming back. I got my first taste, (literally!) of the Buffalo River when I was probably only 6 yrs old. The memories of camping, spending [...]

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Interested In Learning More About Buffalo River Hiking Trails?

I can’t confess to having hiked much in the Buffalo River area. It is definitely on my list of things to do this coming fall though. My quest for exercise and some great pictures will undoubtedly lead me into the forests around the river. I’m not the type to go running off into the woods [...]

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Buffalo River Maps You Shouldn’t Be Without!

I ran across these maps several years ago at local sporting goods store, (which has since gone out of business). Let me assure you…if you spend any time on the Buffalo River, hiking, floating, horseback riding or camping…you will want to invest in these maps!
These are topographic maps, based on USGS data, updated and [...]

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What Kind Of Fish Are In The Buffalo River?

The Buffalo River supports approximately 50 different species of fish. Some of the more popular are the Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish & the Longear Perch. From an anglers perspective, I’d say the smallmouth bass is the most popular fish in the river. The cool, clear, free-flowing water & natural bedrock ledges, make [...]

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