Buffalo River Conservation Committee to meet this morning via Zoom

The Buffalo River Conservation Committee will meet on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom only. The committee plans on discussing cost-share programs for agriculture, unpaved roads, water and wastewater system infrastructure, tourism and its impacts. The agenda is posted below. For information regarding the meeting, please contact Autumn Causey at 501-225-1598 or [email protected]…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMarch 31, 20230Comments

Man sentenced for illegally guiding hikers at Buffalo National River

On March 7, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, was sentenced to two years probation, a two year ban from Buffalo National River, $600 in fines, $80 in processing fees, and ordered to pay $2,686.27 in restitution. The amount of restitution equals the cost of both search and rescue operations performed for members of his hiking groups…

ByChris FultonMarch 16, 20230Comments

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Buffalo National River completes second day of search for missing hiker

At approximately 9:00 p.m., October 28th, 2022, Newton County Sherriff’s Office received a report of an overdue hiker. Clinton Preston Smith, age 67 from Baton Rouge, LA, was reported missing after failing to return from an October 27th planned hike on the Hemmed-in-Hollow Trail in Buffalo National River, Newton County, AR. Mr. Smith was last…

ByChris FultonOctober 31, 20220Comments

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Project CAVES: Education Inside the Ozarks

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo National River, Nathan Windel will give an overview of Project Caves and share his knowledge about caves in the Buffalo River Watershed in the meeting room of the Newton County Library on Stone Street in Jasper on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 5:00-6:00 PM. This…

ByChris FultonSeptember 6, 20220Comments

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Buffalo National River reviews plans for improvements to Cave Mountain Road

f The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) after completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) of proposed county and state led efforts to reconstruct and repave the 1.8-mile section of Cave Mountain Road (Newton County Road 9560) that crosses Buffalo National River’s park boundaries. The National Park Service approves the implementation of…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 24, 20220Comments

Events News People

Cedar Money: The adventures of Cedar Cutting along the Buffalo

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo National River, Toinette Madison will give a historical presentation, “Cedar Money: The Adventures of Cedar Cutting Along the Buffalo River”, in the meeting room of the Newton County Library on Stone Street in Jasper from 5:00-6:00 PM, on Thursday, August 25, 2022. This event will…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffAugust 5, 20220Comments

Events Government News

“Art in the Park” weekend a success at Buffalo National River

Last weekend, Buffalo National River worked closely with volunteers and partner organizations to host a series of events exploring artistic endeavors inspired by the park and its 50th anniversary. Over 1,700 people participated in the events that took place throughout the river. These events included original story recitals at Buffalo Point, short-film debuts at the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffJune 20, 20220Comments

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Multiple emergency incidents kick off busy summer at Buffalo National River

Throughout the week of May 16, 2022, Buffalo National River staff partnered with municipal and state agencies to respond quickly and professionally to multiple emergency incidents that occurred within the park. Emergency services personnel reacted swiftly and decisively while at times responding to multiple incidents occurring at once. On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 23, 20220Comments

Events News

Buffalo National River hosts celebratory events for park’s 50th anniversary

Buffalo National River’s second weekend of 50th anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. From June 9 - 12, 2022, the park is celebrating how the Buffalo River inspires creative artistic endeavors. All are invited to participate in the free activities listed below. 9-11 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022: A Night at the Kenda Drive-in.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 17, 20220Comments

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Public access and the Buffalo River Trail expanded at Buffalo National River

Pictured: Members of the Ozark Society, Searcy County Chamber of Commerce, Ozark Highland Trail Association, and Buffalo National River Staff gathered for a ribbon cutting at the Grinders Ferry Buffalo River Trailhead on April 25, 2022. The National Park Service (NPS) has purchased a 64 acre tract of land within the legislated boundaries of Buffalo…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 27, 20220Comments

Buffalo River Conservation Committee to meet this morning via Zoom

Man sentenced for illegally guiding hikers at Buffalo National River

Buffalo National River completes second day of search for missing hiker

Project CAVES: Education Inside the Ozarks

Buffalo National River reviews plans for improvements to Cave Mountain Road

Cedar Money: The adventures of Cedar Cutting along the Buffalo

“Art in the Park” weekend a success at Buffalo National River

Multiple emergency incidents kick off busy summer at Buffalo National River

Buffalo National River hosts celebratory events for park’s 50th anniversary

Public access and the Buffalo River Trail expanded at Buffalo National River

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