BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER // America's First National River
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BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER (U.S. National Park Service) - America's First National River! Join Alice and Tommy T from How To Have Fun Outdoors YouTube Channel explore Buffalo National River in Arkansas. Our Nations first River park! The Buffalo National River is a popular camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing destination. Located between Branson Missouri and Memphis Tennessee, this is a great National Park to enjoy on your next trip in Arkansas. Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed major rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to the White River. You have to love the Ozark National Forest and you will love Buffalo National River! The Buffalo National River was established by an Act of Congress on March 1, 1972, ending the recurring plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct one or more dams on the river. The National River designation protects natural rivers from industrial uses, impoundments and other obstructions that may change the natural character of the river. Three segments totaling 11,978 acres (48.47 km2) were designated the Buffalo National River Wilderness in 1975. You will love the video and thanks for watching How to Have Fun Outdoors! LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE! www.HowToHaveFunOutdoors.com For more information on our nations first National River, check out the links below: https://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/buff/learn/news/index.htm https://www.buffaloriver.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_National_River For some Paddle Action! http://www.lostvalleycanoe.com/ https://www.buffaloriver.com/float-the-buffalo/ https://www.buffaloriveroutfitters.com/float-trips/one-day-float-trips https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/paddling.htm https://www.wildbillsoutfitter.com/ https://www.silverhillfloatservice.com/ https://buffaloriverfloatservice.com/