2023 MGO Buffalo River Expedition

Welcome to another NAD Master Guide Outdoor Expedition!

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is MGO_600x600.pngThis time the adventure will be at the Buffalo National River using canoes!

The plan is to receive participants on June 11, 2023, at Tyler Bend Campground. This will be our basecamp for 50 participants, and the place we will be able to leave what we don’t need for canoeing. This also will be the starting point for our canoe trip.

We will sleep in Tyler Bend Sunday and Tuesday night (June 11, and 13) as we spend Monday night (June 12) by the Buffalo River. Tuesday evening a shuttle will bring us back to the base camp.

Please plan for paddling between 6-9 hours a day, with some stops.

This place is beautiful and doing our event during the week may improve the canoe traffic.

Wednesday, June 14 is the departure day, with more options for participants who want to take additional time.

Of course, we always have a plan B in case of unpredictable river conditions, as nature has the last word.

Beyond the adventure, our mission is to connect with God in his “favorite church” and make new friends.


Date & Location: June 11-14, 2023. Buffalo National River, Arkansas. Tyler Bend Campground - 170 Ranger Road St. Joe, AR 72675 https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/tyler-bend-campground.htm

Description: Join a group of friends for an amazing time enjoying the great outdoors. Time will be spent camping at our base camp, canoeing down the river, camping beside the river, and more.

Who Should Attend: All Master Guides, Master Guides in Training, friends of Master Guides, and anyone (16+) years old who loves the outdoors, can swim, and is ready for a grand time canoeing down the Buffalo River is invited to attend.

Capacity: 50 (These spots will fill up fast!)

Registration Fee: $75
Includes: Camping at base camp (tent camp site) with bathrooms and showers nearby, canoe rental, life jackets, an event t-shirt, and an event patch. Access to Buffalo River Nation Park. **Registration is transferable, but non-refundable.

On-site Check-in: Sunday, June 11, 2023 12:00-9:00 pm event check-in

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