On 2005-02-04, Greg Smith wrote:
Thanks to all who have responded. It's going to come down to talking
to locals the very week we head down and be prepared to change our
float plan.

I think it'll definitely be the Buffalo River. One thing I need to
determine is what is a reasonable distance to paddle. I have maps, and

Greg, I'm from Shreveport, LA, and have been on float trips on many of the
rivers in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri over the years.

You will find the Buffalo very enjoyable and if water levels are not too low
it moves rather quickly, so you can cover a goodly distance. In fact, our
longest trip was on the Buffalo and covered about 60 miles in 4 days, if I
remember correctly.

My favorite river of all times, however, is the Current. It is easy to break
that one up into three sections or do a long run. Coming into the Current is
also the Jack's Fork, which is smaller and very beautiful. Both rivers are
spring fed and almost clear with gravel beds.

Be sure and get the topo maps for these rivers or some other good guides for
there are very interesting things to see on all of these rivers.

Don't know what kind of paddling you wish, but our trips were camping trips
using the banks of the rivers and carrying all provisions. My website
(signature block below) has a few pics. Feel free to reach me via that if I
can be of any assistance.

....Edwin
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