January 17, 2013
Lower Wilderness Closure Due to Precribed Fire
Buffalo National River will conduct a controlled burn inside the Lower Buffalo Wilderness area.
December 21, 2012
Proposed Fee Increase
Buffalo National River is seeking public comment and opinion on its proposal to increase fees at eight developed campgrounds. If approved, the new fee rates would become effective March 15, 2013. This would be the first campground fee increase to be enacted at Buffalo National River since 2003.
November 15, 2012
Buffalo National River Relaxes Winter Closures
A review of park operations has resulted in a revision of the reduction in services decision announced two weeks ago.
September 06, 2012
Lost Valley Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service (NPS) has initiated work on an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public and agency input for the proposed Lost Valley Flood Repairs project.
May 23, 2012
The First National River Celebrates 40th Anniversary
To pay tribute to its historical creation, Buffalo National River celebrated its 40th anniversary with two media days.
September 06, 2011
Buffalo Point Campground Closure
The Buffalo Point Campground will be closed from noon on Sunday, September 11th, until noon on Monday, September 19th, 2011 for road resurfacing.
August 19, 2011
Safety Advisory for Compton-Erbie Road
Vehicular travel on 2.6 miles of Newton County Road 19 between the Hideout Hollow Trailhead and Erbie is not recommended.
June 16, 2011
Lost Valley Reopens
Lost Valley is open again since the 2011 April flood took out the bridge, scoured the trail, and created a number of unsafe areas.
June 10, 2011
YCC Workers Begin Job
The Youth Conservation Corp team, consisting of area students has hit the ground running in its first week of work at Buffalo National River.
May 27, 2011
Art In The Park
Join our Artist in Residence (AIR) at Buffalo Point Ranger Station at 3:00 pm on June 2nd for an introductory discussion...
May 26, 2011
Buffalo Point Annual Fishing Clinic
Attention aspiring anglers and fishermen interested in passing on the proud tradition of fishing in the Ozark waterways.
May 26, 2011
Search Continues for Drowning Victim
Day 2 of victim search
May 25, 2011
Search underway for Newton County Man in Buffalo National River
On Tuesday evening at approximately 7 pm, May 24, 2011, Newton County resident 21 year old David Boyd, disappeared in the Buffalo River while attempting to swim to the other side.
May 23, 2011
Harrison Community Garden Partners with Buffalo National River
The City of Harrison and Buffalo National River have entered into a unique partnership to reuse and recycle horse manure.
May 12, 2011
Flood Recovery - Update May 12
Buffalo National River is continuing to assess and repair flood damage.
May 07, 2011
Buffalo National River Flood Recovery Efforts
May 7 Flood Update
May 06, 2011
Buffalo National River Recovering from Flood
Buffalo National River Recovering from Flood
May 03, 2011
Buffalo River Backcountry Horsemen thank the Buffalo National River trail crew
Buffalo River Backcountry Horsemen recently hosted a barbeque at the Tyler Bend Pavillion to congratulate and thank the Buffalo National River trail crew
May 03, 2011
Flood Update - May 3
Flood Update for May 3
May 02, 2011
Flood Update - May 2
Flood update for Buffalo National River
March 09, 2011
Small Fire Temporarily Closes Sneed Creek Trail
Small fire in the Ponca Wildness caused temporary closure of Sneed Creek trail.
November 18, 2010
Server and CMS Upgrade
Problems with website
November 09, 2010
Fire restrictions for BNR
Due to the extreme dry weather event and in concert with county burn bans, Buffalo National River is issuing restrictions on the use of fires and smoking within the park.
September 01, 2010
Environmental Assessment
Buffalo National River (BNR) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment for the proposed Facilities Improvements project to determine if the project could potentially result in any significant impacts to the natural or human environment.
June 22, 2010
Mill Creek Sewage
Health concerns remain regarding bacteria concentrations in Mill Creek, a tributary of the Buffalo River in Newton County, Arkansas, following a breakdown in a local septic system in January of 2009.
June 01, 2010
Cave Closures
To help stop the spread of the Geomyces sp. fungus suspected to be the causative agent of White Nose Syndrome, most park caves are closed to recreational caving until further notice.
