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Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge: America's Largest Bottomland Hardwood Forest

Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge: America s Largest Bottomland Hardwood Forest

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Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge is the nation’s largest contiguous block of bottomland hardwood forest under single ownership. Lying within Mississippi River’s alluvial plain in SE Arkansas, the refuge is nearly 160,000 acres in size. It is home to Arkansas's only native population of black bears, and it is designated as a Wetland of International Importance. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing, hunting, environmental education, interpretation, and wildlife observation & photography. The refuge visitor center contains wildlife and ecology exhibits (57 South CC Camp Road off Hwy. 1 at St. Charles). There are approximately 19 primitive campsites (no facilities) scattered about the refuge. There is no camping fee or reservation system. Stays are limited to less than 14 days and the sites must be occupied daily. Camping at some sites is limited to March through December. Call for road conditions.
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    What to knowGaston’s award-winning restaurant delivers a first-class dining experience. Native to Mountain Home, our Chef Rick has been preparing delectable plates since he was 23. His experience has led him to Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit, but Gaston’s White River Resort Restaurant is lucky to have him back home, as executive chef. Savory specials like Porterhouse Steak and Grilled Mahi Mahi run from Thursdays through the weekend, and we offer an unbeatable Sunday brunch. Our “you catch ‘em,

  • Dondie s White River Princess Restaurant: All-You-Can-Eat Seafood & Southern Buffets

    What to know Wide variety of menu items including seafood; all-you-can-eat buffet featuring catfish, crawfish, ribs, chicken, seafood; open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only; first Sunday of the month for lunch; housed in a riverboat-designed building

  • Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area – Conservation, Recreation, and Quality Deer Management

    Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area Photo Location: 544 Lake Rd.Campbellsville, KY 42718 The Green River Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) encompasses the scenic shoreline surrounding Green River Lake, situated between the towns of Campbellsville and Columbia in Christian County, Kentucky. From Campbellsville, take Highway 70 east for 4 mi to the WMA’s western entrance. The WMA is also accessible via Highway 76, which branches off Highway 70 and serves the eastern portions of the ar