Boxley Valley Historic District — Attraction in Arkansas

Having been raised in Arkansas, the state's beauty never ceases to surprise me, however that doesn't prevent me from experiencing moments of sheer bliss when I find myself surrounded by nature's bounty.

My husband and I traveled to Boxley Valley to view Totality but eventually moved on to Jasper to gain greater viewing time for the eclipse. However, we squeezed in time to take a 2.4 mile hike through Lost Valley where we were treated with enormous rock formations, caves and a pristine waterfall.

I recommend a visit to the nearby Ponca visitor's center to do a deeper dive into the area's history and wildlife. Unfortunately, timing didn't permit any elk viewing, but we will be back. Boxley Valley is a wonderful place to slow down, take a hike and unwind while picnicking along the Buffalo River. A quick trip to Jasper to enjoy a quaint mountain town seemingly frozen in...

The best place to see Elk is Boxley Valley, around the Buffalo national river. Stop at the Ponca Elk Center on Arkansas Highway 43 in Newton County to get information.

There is an elk viewing area marked near the elk center, but nobody told the elk they need to be there. It is pretty rare to spot an elk in the viewing area. You're better off moving to other areas nearby.

f you like hiking and historical sites. there is a ton of outdoors places to explore here. but you do your...

Very pretty area and a nice chunk of history. I took the walk over the Ponca low-water bridge to the James A Villines Homestead, and enjoyed checking that out.

We also saw elk, but not at the elk viewing area, but at the gate just where you come into the Ponca low-water bridge parking area.

It made me laugh to see cows just on the other side of the fence from the old Walnut Grove cemetery....