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Buffalo National River Announce Limits in Vistor Services
As Buffalo National River anticipates the beginning of another season of floaters, hikers, and other visitors, things have altered to an extent where many things perhaps taken for granted in the past will be absent or at least altered. More »
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Road Construction
CAUTION!! Road construction will begin in Boxley Valley on Monday, April 22, 2013. Parking areas for wildlife viewing will be installed to alleviate congestion and increase safety during high traffic periods. Construction may last 180 days. More »
Springs and Seeps
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There could be hundreds, if not thousands, of springs and seeps within the watershed of the Buffalo River. Large springs that have large outputs, such as Mitch Hill Spring and Gilbert Spring, have been monitored for water-quality for more than 10 years, and much is known about the quantity, quality, and the aquatic organisms that reside in these springs. These little islands of aquatic and mesic habitat could be home to endemic species of macroinvertebrates and vascular plants. Efforts to find, measure, and monitor many of these areas, are currently underway for the Upper District of the Buffalo National River. Results from this effort could help explain water-quality trends in tributary watersheds, document habitat for rare or endemic vascular plants, and help explain the geologic setting as specific strata layers produce springs. |
Did You Know?
Did you know that Buffalo National River has one of the tallest wet weather waterfalls in the Midwest? At approximately 204 feet, Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls is a pleasant surprise for visitors willing to hike.