Buffalo National River

By: Mike and Bekki Boyd

On the centennial of the establishment of Yellowstone as our nation's first national park, the little known Buffalo River in northern Arkansas escaped years of proposed damming when designated by the National Park Service as our nation's first National River in 1972. Today, the Buffalo National River meanders through 95,700 acres of protected steep, rugged and remote wilderness. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the more than 100 miles of trails, canoeing and fishing the 150 miles of tranquil waterway and camping in the 14 designated campgrounds containing more than 200 sites within the park. With its pristine turquoise waters, towering sandstone bluffs, majestic overlooks and abundant wildlife, it is no wonder the Buffalo National River has been called one of America's finest free-flowing rivers and is one of my favorite photo subjects.
The Buffalo National River offers many wonderful photographic opportunities throughout the ever-changing seasons. Waterfalls are ...