Streams are usually deserted in the fall, but the gravel bars were full of paddlers enjoying overnight float trips on the Buffalo National River on Oct. 20-21.

River camping for one or several nights is the ideal way to experience the Buffalo National River. What better year to float the whole Buffalo, from Ponca to White River, than 2022.

I stopped at Buffalo Point, the 100-mile mark of the float, and walked uphill far enough to get cell service. I called Tom and asked him to pick me up a day earlier at Buffalo City than we'd planned.

When water levels and the weather are favorable, it’s really hard to have a bad float on the Buffalo, especially in the spring, when the dogwoods are in bloom. Pick a section that fits your interests, ...

It notes the Buffalo typically flows at an average speed of 2 mph. Thus a 10-mile float trip typically would take about five hours to complete. But that advice also comes with an asterisk.

In warm weather, the lake blooms with lily pads and wildlife. You might spot herons, bald eagles, or even river otters if you're lucky. Kayak rentals are available through Reelfoot Lake State Park, ...

The Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts of America operates Grimes Canoe Base halfway between Linden and Topsy (seriously), so the Buffalo was the first “wild” river I ever floated nearly 30 ...