As Ranger Sarah winds up the box canyon, she passing beneath groves of American beech trees. — at Buffalo National River.

As Ranger Sarah winds up the box canyon, she passing beneath groves of American beech trees.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah continues to follow Clark Creek on her way to see the Natural Bridge and Eden Falls. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah continues to follow Clark Creek on her way to see the Natural Bridge and Eden Falls.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah makes the right turn along the trail to take her to Natural Bridge and Eden Falls. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah makes the right turn along the trail to take her to Natural Bridge and Eden Falls.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Behind Ranger Sarah you can see a depression which was at one time Clark Creek and the creek bank it use to cut into. — at Buffalo National River.

Behind Ranger Sarah you can see a depression which was at one time Clark Creek and the creek bank it use to cut into.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah learns that Clark Creek wasn't always were it is today. If you look around you can old paths that the creek took. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah learns that Clark Creek wasn't always were it is today. If you look around you can old paths that the creek took.
— at Buffalo National River

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Ranger Sarah starts her hike up the Lost Valley Trail, Buffalo National River's most popular trail.

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Ranger Sarah looks at the dry Clark Creek. This spot would have a nice little cascade when the water is flowing about ground. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah looks at the dry Clark Creek. This spot would have a nice little cascade when the water is flowing about ground.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah learns that large blocks of limestone seen along the trail are blocks that broke away from the bluff above. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah learns that large blocks of limestone seen along the trail are blocks that broke away from the bluff above.
— at Buffalo National River

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Ranger Sarah looks at Clark Creek. Most of the year this is what the creek looks like as it runs underground through this part of the park. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah looks at Clark Creek. Most of the year this is what the creek looks like as it runs underground through this part of the park.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah learns that Clark Creek runs underground most of the year. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah learns that Clark Creek runs underground most of the year.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah approaches one of several benches along the Lost Valley Trail. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah approaches one of several benches along the Lost Valley Trail.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah relaxes on a rock inside a cavity in a tree. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah relaxes on a rock inside a cavity in a tree.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah found a large bracket fungus growing on a tree as she hikes the Lost Valley Trail. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah found a large bracket fungus growing on a tree as she hikes the Lost Valley Trail.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah continues hiking the Lost Valley Trail as gently winds up the box canyon. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah continues hiking the Lost Valley Trail as gently winds up the box canyon.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah looks at a dry Clark Creek. This would be a pretty scene if the water was flowing. — at Buffalo National River.

Ranger Sarah looks at a dry Clark Creek. This would be a pretty scene if the water was flowing.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah crosses the dry Clark Creek as she hikes the Lost Valley Trail.
— at Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah reads up on the Lost Valley Trail and the features she will see on the way.
— at Lost Valley Trail, Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah starts her hike up the Lost Valley Trail.
— at Lost Valley Trail, Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah reads up on the Lost Valley area before starting her hike.
— at Lost Valley Trail, Buffalo National River.

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Ranger Sarah has arrived in Buffalo National River's Lost Valley where she will hike the parks most popular trail.

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Buffalo National River Schedules Prescribed Burn in Lower Wilderness, Temporary Closure Announced Buffalo National River will conduct an 11,000 acre prescribed burn in the Lower Wilderness from February 22 through March 23, 2026, with temporary trail closures in place.

Prescribed fire is coming to the Lower Buffalo Wilderness Feb 22–Mar 23 2026 🔥 Trails in the burn zone will be closed, but the river stays open for paddlers.
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Buffalo National River Announces Major Campground Reservation Changes for 2026 Buffalo National River will require 2026 reservations at several major campgrounds while others remain first come, first served. Backcountry camping stays unchanged.

Planning a Buffalo National River trip in 2026? A new reservation system is coming for several popular campgrounds.
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Bull elk bugling in the Buffalo River Valley near Ponca Arkansas. Large bull elk along the Buffalo River in Arkansas. Arkansas elk herds are found in several places along the Buffalo River.

Bull Elk in the Buffalo River Valley around Ponca. Yes Arkansas has elk. I love listening to them bugle. #elk #arkansas #arkansaselk #wildlifephotography #buffalonationalriver #buffaloriver #ponca

National Park Service Plans Prescribed Fires at Buffalo National River The National Park Service plans prescribed fires at Buffalo National River to reduce wildfire risk and maintain healthy Ozark ecosystems.

Fire can heal the forest. The National Park Service is planning prescribed burns at Buffalo National River to restore natural balance and protect communities.
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Floating the #BuffaloNationalRiver, #Arkansas, #AmericasFirstNationalRiver. Part 2 of 2
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Floating the #BuffaloNationalRiver, #Arkansas, #AmericasFirstNationalRiver. Part 1 of 2
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The #turkey #Vulture is a fearsome looking #bird

It’s #redhead makes it easy to identify as it soars overhead.

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This is the #incredible #view known as #WhitakerPoint or #HawksbillCrag.

It is one of the most #photographed natural outcroppings in the world.

It’s just a short 3 mile hike off a very normal gravel road.

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Lecture on Prescribed Fire at Buffalo National River Scheduled for April 11 in Harrison Learn how prescribed fire at Buffalo National River supports habitat restoration in a free lecture by Fire Management Officer Fenn Wimberly.

🔥 Explore how prescribed fire helps restore habitats at Buffalo National River!

Learn how fire benefits ecosystems. Don’t miss it!

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