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Roark Bluff, Steel Creek - Summer, 2013
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Roark Bluff, Steel Creek - Summer, 2013

One of the most recognizable landscapes along the Buffalo National River, this view of Roark Bluff welcomes travelers to the Steel Creek Campground in the Ponca Wilderness area of the park. Late evening lighting and approaching stormy weather add to this view, but there's never a bad time to experience the place.

Although the road from Arkansas Highway 74 is now paved, access is still limited to regular passenger vehicles -- hairpin turns and a narrow road prevent larger trailer and RV traffic from entering the area.

National Park Service web site: http://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm

National Park Service map (PDF file) available here: http://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/upload/PoncatoErbie.pdf

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