Come see Arkansas’ first wilderness as we head over to the Cossatot area and hike the eastern area of Caney Creek Wilderness. The trail will follow Caney Creek down to our lunch spot at Katy Falls. From there we will take the Buckeye Trail to get back to our cars. Meet at the Chik-fil-A by Bass Pro at 7:15am. Bring a lunch and water and good boots

The Ozark Society will host a five night, six day Buffalo River float trip from June 2 – 7. 2025.  Depending on water level the trip will put in at Carver and take out at Dillards Ferry, or put in at Grinders Ferry and take out at Riley’s on the White River.  A decision as to the launch location (Carver or Grinders Ferry) will be made a few days ahead of the trip and will be communicated to trip participants via text.

We will meet at 10:30 a.m. on June 2, unload and pack for the trip, start running the shuttle about noon, and return to the put in and launch.  We will spend the nights of June 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the river.  We will take out on June 7.

Wild Bill’s Outfitter will help us run shuttle.  Each car to be shuttled will be driven to the take out point by its owner.  Wild Bill will shuttle the drivers back to the put in.  The cost of the shuttle is $50 per car, which cost is to be paid by the driver, directly to Wild Bill, and is to be reserved by calling Wild Bill at 870-449-6309.  The cost of the shuttle is not included in the trip cost.

The cost of the trip is $175 per person.  The trip includes all meals from supper on June 2 to lunch on June 7.  Trip community gear to be provided for each group includes a full kitchen and clean up, large tarp, handwash, groover, toilet paper, shovel, hand sanitizer, tables, grill, charcoal, water container, food coolers, food containers, and water filter.  Trip participants will be responsible for both helping with group chores and carrying some group gear in their boats.  Trip participants are responsible for all personal gear, stored in waterproof bags or containers, and for carrying their personal gear in their boats.  Trip participants will provide their own boats, paddles, PFDs, drinking cups, water bottles, and any special medical needs.  Trip participants will be responsible for their own safety as river sports involves inherent risks.  Participant will be required to sign a liability release at the put-in. Bring fishing gear, if you want.  Rented canoes are available from Wild Bill’s, who can be reached at 870-449-6309.  Rental canoes are $251.37, for the trip.  There are a limited number of canoes available for loan.  Contact Stewart Noland for more information on loaner boats.

Please mail your check for $175 per person to Ozark Society, P.O. Box 166, Fayetteville, AR  72702-0166.  Please email the name, address, and cell phone number of all trip registrants to Stewart Noland at stewartnoland51@aol.com.  Please address any questions to this same email address or text or call Stewart Noland at 501-831-9908.

The Ozark Society has had many memorable Buffalo River float trips in the past, and I am confident that this one will be enjoyable as well.