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Calls From Concerned Leaders, Residents and Outfitters Prompt Buffalo National River Closure

Z. Sitek
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KUAF
The National Park Service has closed the Buffalo National River for recreational use until further notice.

Thursday morning, the National Park Service announced it would be closing the Buffalo National River to all recreational activities until further notice. Governor Asa Hutchinson recommended the closure after hearing about crowds of out-of-state visitors from concerned local leaders, residents and outfitters that provide services in the area.

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