Arkansas native Mike Mills has made a lifelong career out of guiding. Since 1974, he’s helped countless thousands discover Arkansas’s scenic wilderness, most of them on the Buffalo National River. He’s guided his business, Buffalo Outdoor Center of Ponca, through…
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Elbow Room: Natural State Seeing Increased Demand for Outdoor Recreation
One of the biggest trends in tourism during the pandemic has been outdoor recreation. More people have taken up mountain biking, kayaking and camping in recreational vehicles (RVs). The increased demand, though, has had drawbacks not just in Arkansas but…
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Ozark Society Releases Film on 50th Anniversary of Buffalo National River
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River’s official designation as America’s first National River, the Ozark Society is releasing a feature length documentary film called, First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure. The film, produced by the…
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Applications for Buffalo River Watershed Projects Open Through Dec. 15
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffApplications for water quality and resource management projects in the Buffalo River Watershed are now being accepted by the Buffalo River Conservation Committee. The committee will be accepting funding requests through Dec. 15, 2020. Created by a 2019 executive order…
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Buffalo National River Declared Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Buffalo National River has been declared a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site. This designation recognizes parks that have met specific criteria laid out by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The criteria include implementing Leave No…
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas has a diverse cross-section of wildlife from elk to alligators and many places across the state where one can see these species in the wild. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff works to provide…
The Buffalo National River will resume visitor access for recreational day use of trails, except the Lost Valley Trail, and the Buffalo River on May 15, 2020. It temporarily closed for recreational use on April 2 due to the COVID-19…
The Buffalo National River has been closed for recreational use in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All of the park’s trails, campgrounds, open areas, and the river itself will be closed to visitors. According to the U.S. National Park…
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View from the Senate: Arkansas Tourism Continues to Grow
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTourism in Arkansas grew at a healthy rate last year, whether it’s measured in total spending or how many people visited the state or how many jobs are supported by the travel industry. An official report was released detailing the…
Buffalo River Outfitters – Ben Milburn, Owner Established in 1972, the Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the contiguous 48 states. Since 1986, Buffalo River Outfitters has been making…