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    The Battle for the Buffalo River, Neil Compton

    $29.95

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    Under the auspices of the 1938 Flood Control Act, the U.S. Corps of Engineers began to pursue an aggressive dam-building campaign. A grateful public generally lauded their efforts, but when they turned their attention to Arkansas’s Buffalo River, the vocal opposition their proposed projects generated dumbfounded them. Never before had anyone challenged the Corps’ assumption that damming a river was an improvement. Led by Neil Compton, a physician in Bentonville, Arkansas, a group of area conservationists formed the Ozark Society to join the battle for the Buffalo. This book is the account of this decade-long struggle that drew in such political figures as U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, Senator J. William Fulbright, and Governor Orval Faubus. The battle finally ended in 1972 with President Richard Nixon’s designation of the Buffalo as the first national river. Drawing on hundreds of personal letters, photographs, maps, newspaper articles, and reminiscences, Compton’s lively book details the trials, gains, setbacks, and ultimate triumph in one of the first major skirmishes between environmentalists and developers.

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  • Upper Buffalo Wilderness Map

    $9.00
    The Ozark Society, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has produced a series of new Arkansas Wilderness maps. These GPS friendly maps use UTM grids and the standard topo scale of 1:24,000. The Ozark Highland Trail and private inholdings are very clearly marked and valuable contact information and Leave No Trace camping tips are included. The maps feature the photography of Tim Ernst. For the first time, an entire wilderness area can be viewed on one map.
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  • The Diana Fritillary, Arkansas’s State Butterfly, Lori A. Spencer

    $8.95

    This beautiful color illustrated book provides a clear, concise way for children to identify Arkansas’s state butterfly, the Diana Fritillary, in its natural habitat by Lori A. Spencer. It features 28 color photographs, drawings, and other resources for children, parents, and social studies teachers.

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  • The Buffalo River in Black and White, Neil Compton and John Heuston

    $15.00
    These wonderfully detailed and beautifully printed photographs are about people's adventures and discoveries: The Buffalo River and its towering bluffs, its side canyons with hidden waterfalls, its natural bridges, historic places, and more. For those who have been there, the book brings great memories. Been there or not, it can inspire you to learn more. In his essay, John Heuston tells how these photographs became powerful weapons in historic battles to keep the Buffalo River and other wonders from being spoiled. The book’s nearly 100 photographs are reproduced by the same duotone process employed for the finest books of photographic art. 96 pages, hardbound, 9½ x 10.
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  • The Ozark Society Long Sleeve Shirt

    $25.00
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  • Large Ozark Society Sticker

    $5.00
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  • Ozark Society Pin

    $5.00
    Represent the Ozark Society with this small metal pin!
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  • Ozark Society Patch

    $5.00
    This patch has an adhesive back and can be ironed on or sewn on.
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    Ozark Highlands Trail West Map

    $14.95
    ISBN: 978-0-9982807-8-3
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  • The Buffalo River Handbook, Kenneth L. Smith

    $35.00
    The highly anticipated second edition of the Buffalo River Handbook, written by Kenneth L. Smith, updates and expands the first edition initially published in 2004. The new edition includes the recently completed 28-mile segment of the Buffalo River Trail from U.S. Hwy 65 (Grinder’s Ferry) to AR Hwy 14 (Dillard’s Ferry) along the Buffalo National River in north Arkansas. Updates and revisions throughout the book describe the current setting with respect to campsite information and amenities, status of historic structures, and geologic conditions of the river and trails. Ken Smith—conservationist, park planner, and the designer and construction supervisor of most of the eighty miles of the Buffalo River Trail—brings to light in this edition his discerning engineer’s intellect, his photographer’s eye, his love for the outdoors as well as the people and land of the Ozarks and the Buffalo National River, and his passion for the protection and active exploration of our natural resources. An inductee into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame in 2017 for his conservation efforts, Smith offers a three-part guide to the river, complete with maps, diagrams and photographs: insights on geology, wildlife, plants, Native Americans, pioneers, and the history of the development of the Buffalo River as the first National river; a detailed guide describing the entire 146-mile length of the river itself; and a guide for over 150 miles of hiking trails. The Buffalo River Handbook, 2nd edition, is a comprehensive reference encyclopedia, a trail and float guide, and a cultural history of the area of north Arkansas that encompasses the Buffalo River—a jewel in the crown of undammed, free-flowing rivers in Arkansas and the nation.
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    The Buffalo River Country by Ken Smith

    $22.00
    Kenneth L. Smith Edited by Janet Parsch  This 2022 Commemorative Reissue of The Buffalo River Country includes…
    • A Foreword by Suzie Liles and Jim Liles, National Park Service (retired)
    • The complete text from the 3rd edition (1976)
    • “Past and Future” -- The revised chapter from the three editions in 1967, 1970, and 1976 describes the status and progress on the legislation that created the Buffalo National River in 1972
    • 13 maps and 150 photos
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    Ozark Highlands Trail North Map

    $14.95
    ISBN: 978-0-9982807-7-6
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  • The Buffalo National River Canoeing Guide

    $15.00
    Complete revision of The Buffalo National River Canoeing Guide, this is the 4th revised edition of this classic guide, done by members of the Ozark Society, dedicated to Harold and Margaret Hedges. This guide includes all aspects of the Buffalo River experience, including safety tips, equestrian trails, the GPS Coordinates for points along the river, and topographic maps and narrative river logs.
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  • Still A River: Story Songs of the Buffalo River (CD), Still on the Hill

    $15.00
    Still on the Hill builds on their reputation as ‘ambassadors of the Ozarks’ with this collection of story songs of the Buffalo River. The river was scheduled to be dammed in the late 60s but a state-wide uprising prevented this fate and it became our nation’s first historic river--a National Park to flow free for all time. Still a River celebrates this pristine river and its rich treasure trove of stories in the form of song. This folk duo comprised of Kelly and Donna Mulhollan have deep Ozark roots and both are powerful instrumentalists, vocalists, and songwriters. They have been recognized by the State of Arkansas for their work and received the Governor’s Folk Life Award in 2009. This project was funded by the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, the Ozark Society, and the community of NW Arkansas. Release Date: 2016
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  • The Mighty Mulberry – A Canoe Guide

    $10.00
    The Mighty Mulberry is a “nostalgia” item originally printed in 1974.   It has wonderful photos of many of the Ozark Society founding members, including authors Harold and Margaret Hedges running Sacroiliac in their aluminum canoe.   The center is one of the best maps of the Mulberry ever produced containing all of the rapids under their original names.   This booklet has been faithfully reprinted on fresh, crisp print stock.   Enjoy a new copy of this classic Ozark Society publication.   Quantities limited. $10.00
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  • Richland Creek Wilderness Area Map

    $9.00
    The Ozark Society, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has produced a series of new Arkansas Wilderness maps. These GPS friendly maps use UTM grids and the standard topo scale of 1:24,000. The Ozark Highland Trail and private inholdings are very clearly marked and valuable contact information and Leave No Trace camping tips are included. The maps feature the photography of Tim Ernst. For the first time, an entire wilderness area can be viewed on one map.
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  • Ozark Highlands Trail East Map

    $14.95
    ISBN: 978-0-9982807-6-9
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  • Ouachita Trail Map (Eastern)

    $14.95
    This is a beautiful, descriptive map of the eastern portion of the Ouachita Trail completed by Underwood Graphics. The map covers the Ouachita Trail from Pinnacle Mountain State Park to Highway 7 and includes: Bear Creek, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Sylvia, and Wildcat Mountain Trails. The map depicts the following rivers: Big and Little Maumelle, South Fourche, and Fourche LaFave. Harris Break, Maumelle, Minrod, Sylvia, and Winona Lakes are also shown.
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  • National Geographic Buffalo National River (West) Map

    $14.95
    This map, first published by Trails Illustrated in 1992-93, uses USGS topographic maps as a base. T.I. has added hiking and horse trails, roads, campgrounds and other features not shown on the 1960s vintage USGS maps. The map includes routes of access to river and wilderness, and floaters’ car shuttle routes, and map users will find it easy to calculate the mileage of any trail hike or river trip. Included is a list of day hikes graded by difficulty and information for hikers, floaters, horseback riders, for anyone wanting to explore the Buffalo. This map is printed in four colors on waterproof, tear-proof plastic. Map design and text are by Ken Smith, author of Buffalo River Handbook and The Buffalo River Country, with cooperation from the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service.
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  • National Geographic Buffalo National River (East) Map

    $14.95
    This map, first published by Trails Illustrated in 1992-93, uses USGS topographic maps as a base. T.I. has added hiking and horse trails, roads, campgrounds, and other features not shown on the 1960s vintage USGS maps. Also shown are routes of access to river and wilderness, and floaters’ car shuttle routes. Map users will find it easy to calculate the mileage of any trail hike or river trip and will see information for hikers, floaters, horseback riders, for anyone wanting to explore the Buffalo. The map is printed in four colors on waterproof, tear-proof plastic. Map design and text are by Ken Smith, author of Buffalo River Handbook and The Buffalo River Country, with cooperation from the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service. This map includes the Leatherwood and Lower Buffalo Wilderness Areas.
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  • Leatherwood Wilderness Area Map

    $9.00
    The Ozark Society, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has produced a series of new Arkansas Wilderness maps. These GPS friendly maps use UTM grids and the standard topo scale of 1:24,000. The Ozark Highland Trail and private inholdings are very clearly marked and valuable contact information and Leave No Trace camping tips are included. The maps feature the photography of Tim Ernst. For the first time, an entire wilderness area can be viewed on one map.
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  • Hurricane Creek Wilderness Area Map

    $9.00
    The Ozark Society, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has produced a series of new Arkansas Wilderness maps. These GPS friendly maps use UTM grids and the standard topo scale of 1:24,000. The Ozark Highland Trail and private inholdings are very clearly marked and valuable contact information and Leave No Trace camping tips are included. The maps feature the photography of Tim Ernst. For the first time, an entire wilderness area can be viewed on one map.
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  • East Fork Wilderness Area Map

    $9.00
    The Ozark Society, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, has produced a series of new Arkansas Wilderness maps. These GPS friendly maps use UTM grids and the standard topo scale of 1:24,000. The Ozark Highland Trail and private inholdings are very clearly marked and valuable contact information and Leave No Trace camping tips are included. The maps feature the photography of Tim Ernst. For the first time, an entire wilderness area can be viewed on one map.
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  • Save the Buffalo River Again by Brian Thompson

    $16.95
    "A massive industrial hog operation is quietly permitted and constructed near the Buffalo National River, the pristine crown jewel of the state of Arkansas. It is nearly complete by the time the public becomes aware of it, too late to do anything to stop it. This is the true story of how a small group of Arkansans stood toe to toe with powerful special interests, state and federal agencies, the state legislature, and two of the largest corporations in the world, all to protect the Buffalo National River for future generations. Ignored and disparaged, they lost every step of the way. ...Until they won." Save the Buffalo River Again by Brian Thompson $16.95
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