I was invited on a group hike to check out the Indian Creek Trail to Eye of the Needle on the Buffalo River on Friday, December 10, 2021. We met at Kyle’s Landing on the Buffalo and gathered our gear for the hike after introductions all around. It was a warm day in December for…Read more
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Kyles Landing
Kyles Landing is a tent-only campground and canoe launch on the Buffalo River. The campsites are on a first-come-first-serve basis. They are designated as tent-only campsites due to the road which you must take to get to the campground. The road is very steep and narrow. At times, it has been closed for extended periods…Read more
Ponca to Steel Creek-Virtual Hikes
See the highlights of our hike from Ponca to Steel Creek campground below. Use the arrows at the top right of the screen below to cycle through the virtual hike. Use your mouse to scroll and look around. Your scroll wheel can be used to zoom in or out. You can use the controls on…Read more
Heavens Door Cabins – Relaxing Get Away
If you are looking for a relaxing get-away, you need to look no further than the beautiful, peaceful setting for Heavens Door Cabins near Kingston, Arkansas. Located in the scenic Ozark Mountains close to the Buffalo River, this little slice of heaven is located close to all the great outdoor activities and views you can…Read more
Tyler Bend- Buffalo National River
Tyler Bend is a popular swimming hole and canoe launching site on the Buffalo River. Tyler Bend is located between Marshall and St. Joe, Arkansas, on US Highway 65. If you are traveling from central Arkansas, take US Highway 65 North from Conway. The turn-off to reach the park is 10 miles north of Marshall…Read more
Grinder’s Ferry- Buffalo River
Grinder’s Ferry is a popular swimming hole and canoe launch site on the Buffalo National River. Grinder’s Ferry is located between Marshall and St. Joe, Arkansas, on US Highway 65. If you are traveling from central Arkansas, take US Highway 65 North from Conway. The turn-off to reach the parking and gravel bar is 10.6…Read more
Thunder Canyon Falls w/360° Photos
The weather was perfect for a hike on November 5, 2020. It was clear and cool as the day started but it quickly warmed into the 70s. The fall colors are in full swing and the colors were absolutely brilliant. It was with this backdrop that we left to hike the Cecil Creek Trail on…Read more
Hiking The Lost Valley Trail
The Lost Valley Trail is maintained by the National Park Service within the Buffalo National River Park. It is a 2 mile in and out trail that has some amazing sights. From high bluffs along Clark Creek to Eden Falls, there is something to see all along the one-mile length of this trail. The Lost…Read more
Buffalo River Near Jasper, Arkansas
For more info and 360° photos of Pruitt Landing check out our new post here. When most people think of the Buffalo River in Arkansas they think of hot weather and canoes. But if you only think of seeing the Buffalo River in the summer you are missing out. Some of the most beautiful scenery…Read more