CANOE & KAYAK CONCESSIONERS

Buffalo River Outfitters 800-582-2244 South on US 65. — 3.5 miles www.buffaloriveroutfitters.com

Silver Hill Float Service 870-439-2372 South on US 65. — 3.4 miles www.silverhillfloatservice.com

Gilbert General Store 870-439-2888 East at front gate. — 3.2 miles www.gilbertstore.com

• Historic stone-front general store. “The coolest town in Arkansas.”

GROCERY & SUPPLIES

Dollar General 870 505-4243 US 65, St. Joe, AR — 3.5 miles

• All the basics.

Harps Food Store 870-448-2113 US 65, Marshall, AR — 11.5 miles

• Closest full-service grocery store.

Harps Food Store 870-365-0583 US 65, Bellefonte, AR — 24 miles

• Closest grocery store north of Sky Hawk.

Dry Creek Mercantile 870-439-8190 US 65, Pindall, AR — 9.8 miles

• Closest place to buy fishing license.

Blue Waters Liquor 870-429-8717 US 65, Western Grove, AR — 16 miles

• Closest liquor store.

RESTAURANTS

Ferguson’s Restaurant 870-439-2234 Corner US 65 and Hwy 333. — 0.4 miles

• Serves breakfast and lunch. Seasonal hours. Home-cooked meals, gift shop and furniture.

Big Springs Restaurant 870-439-2900 North on US 65. — 2.3 miles

• Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great food and friendly service.

Craw Billy’s Seafood & BBQ 479-903-2238 On US 65 just north of Hwy 333. — 0.4 miles

• Serves lunch and dinner. Cajun and Creole.

Coursey's Smoked Meats 870-439-2503 Off US 65, just south of Hwy 333. — 0.8 miles

• Serves sandwiches. Smoked meat (shipped nationally).

Daisy Queen 870-448-2180 Marshall, AR — 11.5 miles South on US 65.

• Nostalgic roadside dairy shack. Family owned since 1966. Burgers, hot dogs, milk shakes, ice cream.

Skylark Café 870-447-2354 401 High Street, Leslie, AR — 20 miles South on US 65.

• Our favorite, and it’s a beautiful drive. Wonderful food, homey atmosphere. Vintage Ozark town.

Serenity Bread Farm 870-447-2211 423 Main Street, Leslie, AR — 20 miles South on US 65.

• Sourdough bread baked fresh daily in wood-fired ovens. Stop here when you go to Skylark Café.

PLACES TO GO

Shine Eye Gravel Bar on the Buffalo River — 2.7 miles South on US 65, turn left before bridge.

• Great nearby spot to hang out on the river. Large gravel and sand bar. One of the best swimming holes on the Buffalo. Parking area with restroom & picnic table.

Tyler Bend Visitor Center Buffalo River National Park — 5.6 miles 870-439-2502 South on US 65, turn right past the bridge.

• Staffed Visitor Center with exhibits about the history, geology and ecology of the Buffalo River. Well maintained trails to historic sites and river overlook. River access, campground, restrooms, picnic tables.

Kenda Drive-In Theater — 11 miles 870-448-5400 US 65, Marshall, AR South on US 65.

• 1960’s vintage drive-in theater. Open year-round. Family oriented. One of the few remaining drive-in theaters in Arkansas.

Richland Creek Wilderness Area — 35 miles Campground Road near Witt Springs, AR (1 hr.) South on US 65; south on Hwy 377.

• Rugged and remote. One of the most scenic wilderness areas in the Ozarks. Hiking trails, swimming holes, waterfalls, rock formations and deep canyons.

Blanchard Springs Caverns — 49 miles 870-757-2211 (1 hr.) South on US 65 to Marshall; east on Hwy 27 to Harriet; then east on Hwy 14.

• US Forest System-operated cave system located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. One of the most spectacular caves in the world. Visitors Center. Guided tours. Hours vary. Reservations recommended.