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Since paddling conditions will still be dangerous tomorrow, catch us on the downtown square in Jasper for the 2nd Annual Buffalo River Heritage Fest! There will be live music, storytelling, and lots of fun activities and booths to celebrate the Buffalo River region. We hope to see you there! #BUFF101

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River conditions have turned dangerous this morning. The upper end of the river is currently in flood stage and there are multiple rescue efforts going on at this time. Please be safe today and stay off of the water. #SafetyFirst #RespectTheRiver

BUFFSAR Swiftwater Rescue

In honor of #NationalPoliceWeek, we wish to recognize the dedicated men and women of the BUFFSAR team (Buffalo National River Search & Rescue). These volunteers and staff members are called upon to respond to emergency situations in the park and surrounding communities. This video, produced by Harrison Junior High School EAST students, shows footage from a swiftwater rescue training and shares one family's story of their experience with the BUFFSAR team. Thank you to all of those who serve and protect park visitors and resources! #BUFF101 #BUFFSAR

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#FindYourPark with the little ones in your life this summer! Share those special places with the next generation and help create the next stewards of our nation's public lands. Click on the link below for upcoming summer programs in the park and check back often for updates. https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/calendar.htm?keyword=&date_start=05%2F06%2F2017&date_end=06%2F05%2F2017#

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This Mother's Day we honor the many women who have shared their love and stewardship for the river with their children. It has been tremendous to see so many families celebrating at the Buffalo this weekend! #FindYourPark #ThankYouMom Photo submitted by Cathie Branch of Marshall, TX

Wilderness First Aid at Steel Creek

The first wilderness medicine course in partnership with North Arkansas College and Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators took place on Saturday, May 13, at Steel Creek Research Learning Center. 8 students received certification in Basic Wilderness First Aid and are now equipped to stabilize patients in backcountry settings like Buffalo National River. Special thanks to instructor Tom Burroughs for facilitating a meaningful learning experience!

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What better place to learn Wilderness First Aid than the Steel Creek Research Learning Center? Thanks to our partners at North Arkansas College and Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators for offering this training at Buffalo National River! More wilderness medicine courses are coming up this summer at the Buffalo. Stay tuned! #BUFF101 #SafetySaturday #BuffaloRiverLearningLab

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It's almost as if the whole world is visiting Buffalo National River this weekend! Because the river is high today, students from Rotary International Youth Exchange decided to take a hike at Lost Valley instead of going paddling. We commend their caution and dedication to safety! #FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #BUFF101 #SafetySaturday

North Arkansas College

We had a blast facilitating an environmental microbiology workshop this week with our partners at North Arkansas College! #CreekGeekSquad #BUFF101 #FindYourPark

RIVER UPDATE: Ponca gauge is currently at flood stage. Conditions are extremely dangerous. Paddling is strongly discouraged until the river drops to a safer level.

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RUSH LANDING REOPENS After damage assessments and repairs related to recent flooding, the entrance road, boat launch, and campground at Rush Landing have now reopened. Rush Campground offers 12 primitive campsites with vault toilet and drinking water for $12 per night. Visitors can pay with cash or check at self-pay station on site.

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This academic year, Environmental and Spatial Technologies (EAST) students from the Harrison School District have been developing some awesome projects in partnership with Buffalo National River. We're excited to feature some of them in the coming weeks. Last month, Harrison High School EAST students took a field trip to Lost Valley to gather video footage, photographs, and GPS information for the Buffalo's most popular hiking trail. When complete, this project will allow people with limited mobility to experience the sights and sounds of Lost Valley via virtual reality headset. How cool is that?! Stay tuned for more #StellarStudent features this spring and summer. #BUFF101 #FindYourPark Photos by Terra Fondriest Photography