Buffalo National River

Buffalo River, the country's first designated National River, meanders enchantedly through the Ozark Mountains' sublime scenery. Since 1972, it has been protected, and it is pleasantly unspoilt, undammed, and unpolluted, with its clear, free-flowing waters passing by stunning scenery.

Its picturesque banks are home to a variety of natural features, including dense forests, beautiful waterfalls, enormous limestone bluffs, and astounding rock formations. Even more than three hundred caves are located nearby. Buffalo National River offers a wide range of outdoor recreation possibilities in addition to its great beauty and the numerous habitats it contains.

While it's fun to hike and ride horses along the river's banks, the best way to see all the breathtaking scenery up close is to kayak or canoe down the river. In addition, the region is home to numerous fascinating historic monuments, including old cabins that were utilized by early settlers and ancient bluff shelters and terrace settlement sites originally inhabited by Archaic Indians.

• Location: Arkansas