Along the Buffalo River, there are
services similar to that of Buffalo River
care of people for as long as they have — since
insist on providing something more than a canoe
or a cabin; they strive to give their customers an
and rafts like other similar groups — in fact,
they rent more canoes than any of the other
similar business along the river — they also have
11 cabins for overnight stays. What this writer
learned above all else is that BRO is really in the
business of adventures. They want to make sure
that while you are there you have a great time,
and when you leave you have memories to last.
Most people who venture to the Buffalo are
there for a day trip. I am guilty of this as well.
We get up early one morning, make the drive,
head back home. This quick trip is truly selling
us day-trippers short. A few hours on the river
allows us to only get the adventure started. To
fully appreciate all that the river and surrounding
trails have to offer, we would be better served by
taking at least a couple of days to have a complete
retreat, the good people at BRO ask that you
stay awhile. There are plenty of areas where
camping is an option, but if “roughing
it” isn’t your cup of tea, there are also
the aforementioned cabins. Milburn
mentioned that three of the cabins were
remodeled just this past winter. Cabins
can accommodate a getaway for two or
for large groups of ten or more. Cabins
are tucked in the woods and have all the
comforts of home. Each has a fullyequipped
kitchen and a barbecue grill.
Bring the groceries and move in for a
bit. Most of them even have high-speed
internet and Smart TVs. The cabins are
there is nothing better than sitting on the large
porches overlooking the Buffalo River Country.
All of the cabins are located at the top of Silver
Hill overlooking the Tyler Bend area of
the river.
When you stay with Buffalo River
nice place to sleep. Canoes, kayaks, rafts
and hiking trails are all at your disposal.
The staff at BRO will have you set
up, whether you choose a day trip or
a multi-day trip. They are there to give
you recommendations based on what
them know what you are looking for, and they
will show you the options. If you want to see
even more of the Buffalo and all its grandeur,
be sure and look into the multi-day trips. These
trips, depending on the number of days, can take
stop there; the Buffalo River is 135 miles long,
just for you.
places along the way where you can choose to
upper section of the river because they believe
this is where all the bluffs, waterfalls and white
water are, but you would be remiss to not
consider the middle of the river, where BRO
Silver Hill. This area also plays host to waterfalls,
bluffs and faster waters, as well as ample hiking
trails. In fact, since there is such a myriad of river
offerings, the middle has a little something for
family member.
got you covered. They have an inventory that
includes canoes, kayaks and rafts. A shuttle will
take you and your supplies to your launch point
and pick you up at your destination. You can
even bring your own boat if you would like, and
they will shuttle that for you as well.
Milburn wanted to make sure that he also
addressed some recent concerns with the
Buffalo. Last season, there was much to do about
the build-up of algae levels in the river. It was
reported that this algae can be harmful in some
instances. This information scared people away,
and Milburn completely understands the worry.
However, a year has passed, and as we all know,
we have not hurt for rainfall as of late. This
plentiful precipitation and the resulting rising
waters have washed this worry away. In fact, with
all the rain that we have had, you couldn’t ask for
I asked Milburn about bringing my kids to
before. He told me to bring them on up, and he
would get us taken care of, and I believe him.
trip, and for no matter how long you plan on
staying, give BRO a call.
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- Adam Cherepski
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