Due to the restrictions regarding social distancing in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid 19, visitors are taking to the Buffalo River and surrounding trails at the suggestion of state leaders to “get out and enjoy the outdoors.” Which would be fine in small numbers, but today alone, trails were PACKED with mainly tourists from other states and cities, putting our community and its resident at risk. 

We are calling upon Governor Asa Hutchinson to STOP telling people to visit, and to stop crowding the river and parks in a feeble attempt at social distancing. We need to be shut down to all visitors if we want to stop the spread of this virus.

Today, 162 cars at the Lost Valley trailhead today. 2:20 pm. Some with 6 occupants. 500+ people on the 2.2 mile RT trail. Using one small bathroom.

75+ cars at twin falls trailhead, that is only a 0.5 mile trail.