Buffalo River Tour, $10 per car

    9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
    Max Cars: 20

Check-in at 9:15am, Drivers' Meeting at 9:30am, Depart at 9:45am, Return by 5:00pm  (166 miles roundtrip)

Tour leaders will need to see your driver’s license and will provide a route map/directions. Please have a full tank of fuel. 

Enjoy a scenic 166-mile drive through the Ozark Mountains and parts of the Ozark National Forest.  Part of the route travels along the Buffalo River through Boxley Valley, home to the state-released herd of elk, and over Mount Sherman. 

We will begin by heading out of Eureka on hwy 62 east toward Berryville.  From Berryville, we will travel south on hwy 21 and make a brief stop (restroom, gas, snacks, drinks) at the Kings River Country Store on hwy 412.  

Then, continuing on hwy 21 south, we pass through the town of Kingston.  We'll approach the Buffalo National River, America's 1st National River and take a left (northeast) on hwy 43 toward Ponca (we will be looping back through Ponca for a short stop following lunch).  

In Ponca, we'll take hwy 74 east to Jasper where we will have lunch at the Ozark Cafe (see menu).  Established in 1909, the Ozark Cafe features burgers, steaks, and omelettes; specialties include a deep-fried hamburger and the Excaliburger, a 1/2-lb. burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches with Ozark sauce. The building fronts the town square in Jasper, AR and was selected by New York Magazine's Grub Street blog as Arkansas's entry in their list of the Top 50 Foodie Destinations and Delish.com named the cafe's chocolate gravy as "Arkansas' Must Try Foods" from the 50 states.

 Following lunch, we'll travel south along National Scenic Byway Hwy 7 through Deer and loop back around to Ponca on hwy 21/43.  We will make a stop for restroom, snacks, drinks, and gas if needed at the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca.  

Hwy 103 will lead us north out of Ponca to hwy 62 west for our last leg of the trip back to Eureka Springs.