An area that's sure to provide memorable experiences and stimulate your senses. An all seasons opportunity to escape from the fast lane and pause....for reflection and introspection surrounded by nature's beauty. As you move your cursor across the page you will find links to more sources of information. Please enjoy your visit to these pages where you'll find lots of information, pictures, rental and contact information. We're also happy to provide you with links to much of Newton County's lodging along with our own offering "High Meadow Pines" on our Lodging page.

Buffalo Adventures is a small customer oriented outfitter that offers canoe, raft and kayak rentals. We also offer both customer and private shuttle service for floating or hiking. Buffalo Adventures is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.

Arkansas is known as "The Natural State " and for good reason.

Plentiful outdoors opportunities abound and you can find miles of untouched true wilderness in the Upper Buffalo, a wilderness area of more than 12000 acres and the 1.2 million acres of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest reminiscent of our national heritage and days gone by. These are places where you can find unsurpassed solitude and tranquility on mountaintops, woodlands, waterfalls, creeks, floating our rivers or hiking on miles and miles of uncrowded trails, backcountry camping, rock climbing or caving. Places where you can rediscover your soul. Designated trails exist for horseback riding and horse camping within the park and along the Buffalo River.

The Buffalo is a rugged and scenic river and although usually very clear, rain washed tiny clay particles often give it a turquoise color for extended periods making the river even more remarkable. Rich in historical heritage and family history the region was once populated by Cherokee, Choctaw, Kickapoo, Sauk, Osage, Fox and other Indian tribes. In an area so full of history it's easy to imagine another more adventurous time. You can almost feel the history and the past as you travel about and visit historical sites, float the river or stop and enjoy one of the many breathtaking views.

Upper Buffalo River Country is located in rustic Newton County, Arkansas high in the Ozark Mountains. Newton County is a rural community made up of rolling hills, farmland, winding mountain roads, beautiful valleys, pristine forests, rugged outcrops, clear streams and considered by many to be the state's most beautiful area where the forces of nature have created amazing geological formations, mountains, caves, miles of spectacular bluffs, deep canyons, waterfalls and lush valleys. Here you'll find the Arkansas Grand Canyon, south of Jasper on the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway. Views of the canyon and the Buffalo River Valley are breathtaking and Scenic 7 and Rt 74 are touring favorites of motorcyclists, sports car enthusiasts and bicyclists(also see FAQ), easy carefree drives across mountaintops on winding roads. Whether you're a flatwater or whitewater paddler you'll find the water and the place here you'll love.

In the spring and summer you'll see nature at its finest with many varieties of wildflowers, redbuds and dogwoods in bloom. Its exceptionally colorful when these trees are in bloom and during fall foliage where our plentiful woodlands come alive with crisp fall color. If you like experiencing the great outdoors this is a special place to be year round.

Newton County is also the “Elk Capital of Arkansas”. The county is home to a herd of Rocky Mountain elk that were relocated here over twenty years ago. They live in undisturbed habitat along the Upper Buffalo and are frequently seen in the Boxley Valley. The Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum is just north of Jasper on Rt 7. Just seeing a huge bull elk and hearing these massive bulls bugling is an experience you'll never forget. Not far from Boxley is the Ponca Elk Education Center on Rts 43 and 74.

Newton County's best asset may be its people. They're sure some of the nicest people anywhere. Don't be surprised to see every car you pass give a slight wave, it's sort of a local custom and will make you feel welcome. If you're looking for a peaceful relaxing environment you've come to the right place.

Whether you're looking for log cabin, rustic, resort or luxury lodging for a family or a romantic getaway for two you'll find something for you here and will probably want to return again and again. There's a fit for everyone's taste and wants...There are plenty of places to pitch a tent and enjoy the night sky whether you want a campsite or to just pull over along the river on an overnight or multi day canoe trip.

Take a walk in the woods or through Lost Valley....or Alum Cove over the Natural Bridge....See the world from inside a cave....find a stone wall to sit on.....put your feet up in front of the fire or on the rail of a deck and just enjoy the peace and your favorite beverage....or just relax, sit back and smell the coffee...have a picnic...fly a kite...try and outwit a fish...make time to enjoy your family.....find your own private swimmin' hole...nourish or pursue your new romance....or just think about life and what's really important.... Here in the Boston Mountains are the headwaters of the Buffalo River, the nations first national river, and a National Park, comprising over 90,000 acres, established in 1972 and under the supervision of the National Park Service. The Buffalo is designated a National Park like Yellowstone, Glacier, Great Smoky Mountain, Teton, Zion,Yosemite or Gettysburg.

The Buffalo(link to map) runs free flowing for a distance of 150 miles to where it joins the White River and is separated into three districts or areas, each with a wealth of information and activities.

Both of these rivers offer excellent fishing with world class trout fishing in the White. Check the size of the record trout taken from the White.

Buffalo Adventures is located in the Upper District on Rt 74 in Mt. Sherman above Kyles Landing. This is the largest district area wise and contains two wilderness areas and may be the most beautiful and rugged area. It has historic areas and miles of trails. There are only a limited number of access points here, miles apart and no other ways for driving access to the river.

The river flows through canyons and woodlands surrounded by miles of steep canyon bluffs and can not even be seen from the road for many miles until it flows under the Highway 7 bridge at Pruitt then disappears again. So if you're looking for an escape and some solitude here is where you can find it.....whether it be in some great lodging, on the river, a mountainside or in the woods.