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Buffalo National River

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The Buffalo River, located in Northern Arkansas, was the first National River to be designated in the United States, by congress in 1972. The Buffalo River is 153 miles long. The lower 135 miles flow within the boundaries of an area managed by the National Park Service, where the stream is designated the Buffalo National River. The Park is home to the state’s only elk herd. The upper section of the river in the Ozark National Forest is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and is designated as a National Scenic River and a National Wild River.


The Buffalo National River also has the ghost town of Rush, that you can visit. Rush is a ghost town located in lower portion of the Buffalo River National River Park. Prospectors originally came to the area for what were thought to be silver deposits, which were discovered to be zinc. It was soon one of the most prosperous cities in the state and during World War I, Rush was the center of the mining industry in Arkansas. At the end of the war, as zinc prices declined so did Rush. Mines closed, the population began to disappear. In 1972 Rush was officially declared a ghost town and became part of the Buffalo National River Park system. 


If you are interested in finding out more about the river, go to the Buffalo National River Partners website https://bnrpartners.org a non-profit organization. The Partners were formed because of common interests in the Buffalo River. The purpose is dedicated to the promotion, appreciation, preservation and protection of the Buffalo River. The goals of the Partners are to provide volunteer and financial resources to Buffalo National River which will assist with a variety of projects to enhance facilities, improve visitor experiences and preserve the unique natural and cultural features of the Buffalo National River. Additionally, the Partners raise funds for specific projects and programs that assist the National Park Service, provide a variety of volunteer opportunities and promote responsible use of the Buffalo National River.


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