Boxley Valley near Ponca is the best place in Arkansas for elk viewing, and visitors regularly see the herd grazing in the open fields along Highway 43. The Ponca and Boxley Valley area sits in the heart of the Buffalo National River region, a place known for dramatic bluffs, hidden waterfalls, and some of the…
About two miles from the Centerpoint Trailhead, the trail splits. Turning right leads to Goat Bluff. After spending some time on the bluff, we backtracked to the junction and took the trail to the left toward Granny Henderson’s Cabin. From that intersection, the trail trends steadily downhill and serves as a connector to both the…
Tucked into a narrow box canyon in the Ponca Wilderness near the Buffalo National River, Hemmed In Hollow Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Arkansas. The 200-plus-foot drop spills over a sheer bluff into a shaded amphitheater below, creating a setting that feels remote and rugged despite being reached by a maintained…
Some hikes stay with you long after you leave the trail. The Goat Bluff Trail in northern Arkansas is one of those rare places. Tucked into the Ozark Mountains near Compton, this narrow cliffside path delivers dramatic views high above the Buffalo River — and a sense of exposure that demands your full attention. Once…
