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Find Your Perfect Cottage In Ireland
Take a holiday in one of the world's best destinations – the delightful coasts and countryside of Ireland.
In Ireland, your self-catering holiday options encompass stays in cottages, castles and farmhouses on the coast, in the countryside or...
Holiday in Paphos, Cyprus
ABOUT PAPHOS
Situated in the South-west of Cyprus, Paphos has an interesting harbour with lots of fishing and pleasure boats and the Saturday market in the old town should not be missed. Just inland are three championship golf courses, where...
The Historical Wale Watching Town of Hermanus
Each year thousands of domestic and international tourists flock
to the shores of the gorgeous coastal town, Hermanus.
Internationally renowned for its whale watching, Hermanus is an
ideal holiday destination. Despite being one of South...
The Rustic Charm of a California Dude Ranch Vacation
With coastline, forests, mountains and deserts, California is among the most geographically diverse states in the country. At any one of many California dude ranches, guests can experience the parts of the Golden State that beautifully contrast the...
What you need to know about - Camping Vacations
Camping is a delightful and adventurous way to spend your vacations. Camping basically means living in tents that are pitched on specific grounds. The biggest advantage of camping is the cost saving. You can have a good vacation within your budget....
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Buffalo National River - Arkansas
Originating high in the Boston Mountains, the Buffalo River drops steadily past towering, multi-colored cliffs, some reaching as high as 400 feet. The river travels for 150 miles until it mergers with the White River. In 1972, Congress designated the Buffalo River as America's First National River. As a result, it has remained free flowing and unpolluted, an unfortunate rarity these days.
The Buffalo River offers active outdoor activities including canoeing, fishing, swimming and hiking. It is a place where a visitor can get glimpses of an earlier way of life, whether that is seeing examples of prehistoric Ozark Bluff Dweller cultures or pioneer homesteads in beautifully scenic, rugged landscape. Three designated wilderness areas allow visitors opportunities for solitude and remoteness as they hike or float.
Buffalo River Trivia
The hills and valleys of the Buffalo River have been home to generations of mountain families. Historic permanent settlement began in the late 1820s. Settlers cleared land for fields and homes, built communities, witnessed first hand the conflict of the Civil War, were part of population shifts and migrations, and experimented with industry to provide for themselves and the region. Many historic homesteads bear testimony to this pioneer life.
The area encompasses a diversity of the natural resources that are highly representative of the Ozarks. Known as a biological crossroads of northern and southern influences, many plant and animal species of the Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast co-exist in the Ozarks. Armadillos, roadrunners, and tarantulas live with lichens characteristic of arctic tundra. More
than 60 species of fish live in the Buffalo and more than 1,500 plant species are found here. Approximately 400 elk are thriving in the forest and clearings of this area after a 1981 re-introduction program brought these animals from the Rockies.
Caves within Buffalo National River provide a fragile habitat for an array of sensitive creatures. There are 340 known caves, including the longest in the state of Arkansas. Twelve species of bats are found in the park, with three of these species on the endangered list.
Buffalo River Attractions
1. One hundred thirty-five miles of inviting water provide stretches of rapids and lazy pools for floating. Bring your own canoe or rent one from any of the 14 canoe vendors. Fishing guides are also available.
2. Explore the Lost Valley. A short 2.1-mile round trip trail takes you to waterfalls, towering cliffs, a large bluff shelter, a natural bridge, and a cave that can be explored.
3. Wildflowers can be enjoyed in season.
4. Public cabins located at Buffalo Point and constructed in the 1930s can be rented for in-park accommodations in a rustic setting.
5. Thirteen campgrounds spanning the length of the park are available, but only one takes reservations.
6. Visit the Parker-Hickman farmstead, Collier Homestead, Rush Mining District, and the Indian Rockhouse shelter for glimpses of early pioneer settlement, industry, and prehistoric occupation.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of outdoor writing journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more.
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