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04/29/2022

04/04/2022

It's search and rescue (SAR) season. Statistically speaking, there's something sinister about sunny Sunday afternoons in the spring...

Out of 400+ National Park Service units, Buffalo National River rates #13 for the number of SAR incidents annually. The majority of these incidents are preventable. Discover what you need to know BEFORE you go: https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/prevention.htm (lr)

Photo description: A large team of rescuers carries a patient in a litter up a steep, rocky trail through the Ponca Wilderness. (NPS/L. Eddings)

03/10/2022

Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves 134 miles of the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people.

03/03/2022

02/23/2022

Freezing rain has begun. Dangerous road conditions and widespread power outages are expected with this winter storm. Please avoid travel in the area if possible.

CURRENT CLOSURES (2/23/22 at 11:00 AM): Steel Creek Road and Buffalo Point Campground Road are closed and barricaded at this time due to ice accumulation. More road and facility closures are expected over the next 24 hours. Stay tuned to our social media pages and Alerts & Conditions webpage for updates: https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

It's going to be another . (lr; cj)

Image description: Icy treetops cover rolling hills as far as the eye can see. (T. Fondriest)

02/18/2022

02/18/2022

02/18/2022 River Condition Update: The entire Jacks Fork and Current Rivers remain CLOSED. This closure applies to privately-owned vessels, as well as concession rentals.
*River closures are implemented to ensure safety of visitors and emergency personnel. When river levels are up, conditions can be extremely dangerous for non-motorized vessels. Dangers include high volume of swiftly flowing water, muddy conditions making submerged hazards hard to spot, and gravel bars being underwater, making it difficult for floaters to self-rescue if capsized.