National Park Week Events at Buffalo National River

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National Park Week Events at Buffalo National River

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on April 8, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

Buffalo National River is kicking off National Park Week on Saturday, April 16 with a Standup Paddleboard Workshop at Ozark Campground. Expert paddleboarder, Gabriel Gray, will lead workshops at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. All are welcome, but space is limited so reserve your spot today. You can register at www.supthebuffalo.eventbrite.com.

The Amateur Radio Klub of Northwest Arkansas will have an amateur (ham) radio station set up at Ozark Campground on Saturday, April 16. The club will be talking to other radio operators in various other national parks across the country. This all day program is open to the public to learn about amateur radio.

On Saturday, April 23 National Park Radio will perform a free concert at Steel Creek from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This North Arkansas-based band delivers a mix of folk, country, bluegrass, and rock and is sure to entertain park visitors of all ages! The concert will take place near the river launch area at Steel Creek with the beautiful bluffs and Buffalo River as a backdrop to a night that is sure to be memorable! You won't want to miss it so grab some camp chairs or a blanket and bring your friends and family out for this special evening!

On Sunday, April 24 relax and unwind with a morning yoga session at Steel Creek. At 9:00 am Holly Krepps from Circle Yoga Shala will instruct the session on the terraced lawn of the Rock House at Steel Creek.

For more information on all events and programs at Buffalo National River please go to www.nps.gov/buff.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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