Buffalo National River

The Buffalo National River is preparing to update its river management plan, and officials are seeking your input on its future. Until this Sunday, Sept. 15, interested parties may visit the National Park Service’s website to answer questions like ‘What makes the Buffalo National River special to you?’ Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to interpretive ranger Casey Johannsen to learn what’s changed since the park’s first management plan was introduced nearly 40 years ago.

On today's show, a ranger speaks about updating the Buffalo National River's river management plan. Also, learning more about an Arkansas distillery with a multi-generational story. Plus, celebrating connections to Madison County’s past.

This excerpt was part of "I Am Northwest Arkansas'" "Buffalo National River Celebrates 50+ Years" episode, in which Terrie Martindale, board president of the Buffalo National River Partners, and Cassie Branstetter, a U.S. Park Ranger, discussed the creation and significance of the Buffalo National River.

Thousands turned out in-person as well as virtually to a town hall meeting in Jasper in Newton County October 26th, concerned about recently revealed efforts by a Bentonville-based outdoor recreation developer and Arkansas state officials to change the federal status of the Buffalo National River to a national park preserve.

On today's show, some Arkansans are concerned about cryptocurrency mining— Others say it’s critical for the future. Also, more than a thousand people came to a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Buffalo National River. Plus, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month.

Today on The Outline: A private meeting was held in Little Rock on Friday to discuss possible changes to the Buffalo National River’s federal designation. Also, a pint night at Pack Rat and a costume parade at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

On today's show, whitetail deer are being spotted more abundantly in urban areas throughout northwest Arkansas. Also, nine years of pairing vets and service dogs. Plus, outdoor recommendations that are perfect for fall.

Runway Group, LLC headquartered in Bentonville commissioned a survey of hundreds of registered voters residing in the Buffalo National River watershed in September to measure interest in changing the designation of the national river into a national park.

On today's show, an investment group is exploring a new federal designation for Buffalo National River. Also, another highlight from John Brown University's "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Plus, archives from the Pryor Center.

The Cherokee Nation has finalized an agreement with the National Parks Service to gather up to 76 different types of plants along a section of the Buffalo National River for traditional practices.