equestrian trails. The stream descends nearly 2,000


feet through layers of sandstone, lime- stone and chert. Its many bluffs are the highest in the Ozark Mountains. This area is home to springs, caves, water- falls, natural bridges, and box-like can- yons where trails are abundant. A waterfall/hike that can easily be


accessed from the Buffalo is Twin Fall Trails which is classified as easy. Take the hike after a heavy rain where you can see Twin Falls, which actually has three waterfalls.This is a short, level hike. The trailhead is located next to Camp Orr and is marked by by a wood- en arrow with “Twin Falls” inscribed on it. There’s an abundance of trails and you can find directions and descriptions at: https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvi- sit/upper-district-hiking.htm. If you want to float the river, there


are numerous outfitters in the area, and there are several campgrounds, cabins, motels and other lodging options near- by. While spring and early summer are the prime floating times, the lower section of the Buffalo can be floated year-round. Information: (870) 741-5443; www.Arkansas.com or www.nps.gov/


Bull Shoals State Park has a variety of interpretive programs throughout the year. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM


buff. Arkansas’ first park — Petit Jean


State Park in Morrilton — remains one of the most beautiful. It was rated as one of the Top 10 attractions in Arkan- sas by USA Today’s 10 Best attractions, as voted on by readers. Hiking opportunities abound and


meander through forests, meadows, and along streams and mountainside.


There are bluffs, waterfalls, hollows, cave, a natural bridge, and other forma- tions sculpted geometrically by nature called Turtle Rocks and Carpet Rocks. Aside from enjoying nature, inside


the park there are three National His- toric Districts containing more than 80 structures, trails, and bridges. Starting in 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began constructing native log


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