Free Topo Maps of Buffalo National River

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Buffalo National River

Buffalo National River is located in the state of Arkansas; and was established as the first National River during the 20th century to preserve and protect the unique scientific, cultural and scenic resources of the Buffalo River, to insure that the river's pristine waters will continue to be a benefit for now and for future generations. This river passes through wilderness areas, sites that were once pioneer homesteads, old cemeteries; Civil War territories and archeological points where Native Americans lived as far back as 10,000 years ago, in open camps and under bluff shelter caves in the Buffalo River Valley. All passed through this spectacular, diversified region whose river flows over 135-miles as it traverses through the Arkansas Ozark landscape whose limestone bluffs and hardwood forests are predominant in the region. Along the river you will find a ghost town at Rush Historic District, the prehistoric Indian Rockhouse Trail, or Buffalo Point for sheer recreation and camping. The river trails lead to wondrous waterfalls, with one steep and rough trail taking you to a high and beautiful waterfall, with spectacular overlooks, or small waterfalls bounding over rocks; and with over 100 miles of maintained trails there is an enormous number of other delights as well. Although most visitors come for the multitude of recreational activities from water sports to hunting and fishing, many come for the nature attractions, either going on self-guided tours, or taking the Ranger-interpretive hikes over trails; as one that goes through one of the longest caves in Arkansas. Fitton Cave, known as Beauty Cave, has some 17 miles of cavern that has been explored and mapped, and is a nature habitat for small animals and bats. The river covers a huge area, and a stop at either the Visitor Center at Tyler Bend, or a contact station at either Buffalo Point or at Pruitt, can give information concerning interpretive tours, historic trails, nature trails and camping. Whether enjoying one of the dozen campsites, backpacking the wilderness, riding the equestrian trails, or taking advantage of one of the numerous activities available, offering fishermen more than 300 species of fish, and nature lovers more flora and fauna than can be imaged, or birding and sightseeing; the Buffalo National River is a place to be revisited time and time again.