A day on the Buffalo
25 minutes to Ponca
Start early, pack lunch and ask an outfitter about the river level. Spring is usually the best time for an upper-river float.
riverDogwoods in April. River days in June. Copper hills in October. A warm stove when the frost comes.












25 minutes to Ponca
Start early, pack lunch and ask an outfitter about the river level. Spring is usually the best time for an upper-river float.
river45 minutes to the trailhead
Hawksbill Crag rewards an early start. Take water, stay back from the edge and leave the trail as you found it.
hike30 minutes to Boxley Valley
Head down around sunrise or the last hour of daylight. Watch from a safe pull-off and give the elk room.
elk15 minutes to the square
A plate of comfort food, a walk around the square, then back up the ridge before the stars come out.
jasperIllustrative local partners for this demo. Confirm operators and opening hours before planning a trip.
Canoe rental and river-level advice near Ponca.
Ask us for detailsComfort food and a generous slice of pie in Jasper.
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