Nelms Gallery
Nelms Gallery has been designated as one of the top ten places of interest in Newton County. It sits on top of Mount Sherman with a commanding view of the surrounding mountains.

The 3400 square foot gallery is filled with nearly 200 canvas prints of Don Nelms' photography, printed on canvas and framed. There are varieties of landscapes, wildflowers, wildlife, and natural abstracts, virtually all from Buffalo National River Country.

The grounds have over 4 miles of walking trails, ponds, picnic areas and beautiful views. The inside has a contemporary feel, but on the outside it has a large wrap-around porch perfect for sitting and rocking in the Ozark tradition. 

 

Nelms Gallery

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The destinations below are linked to directions maps, and expanded explanations of the destinations themselves. The travel times and distances listed below are from the Nelms Gallery. To create a map and directions from the cabin to the destination, copy and paste the GPS coordinates 36.028595,-93.237708 into the empty box on the mapping page and click on "get directions".
Phone:  870-446-5477 Gallery, 479-595-3352 Cell
Website:  http://nelmsgallery.com
Email:  don@nelmsgallery.com, scott@nelmsgallery.com

Pay By CC: Visa & MC GPS:  36.028595,-93.237708   Map & Directions
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-5:00, Seasonal Hours  (Call for appointments)
4 miles west of Jasper on HWY 74 

Buffalo National River
Upper River Area


The View of the Ozarks from the Nelms Gallery
Inside the Nelms Gallery
The Nelms Gallery
Ozarks View from Nelms Gallery
Inside  Nelms Gallery
Inside the Nelms Gallery
Fall Road by Don Nelms
Shop Creek #! by Don Nelms
Golden Reflections by Don Nelms
Fawn
These images are a very small sample of the fine photography on display at the Nelms Gallery. They show the broad range of subjects and creative vision of photographer Don Nelms.
The Cross at Camp Orr

Lost Valley Hiking Trail

  (2 miles south of Ponca)   Directions
GPS:  36.00787, -93.36625  (11 miles, 20 mins)
NPS  The most popular hiking trail in the upper Buffalo River area. Barrier free stretch, suitable for families. Eden Falls, native american shelter, waterfall in cave, outstanding spring wildflowers.

Boxley Valley Elk Herd

  (Highway 43 & 21)    Directions    Web
GPS:  35.97717, -93.40219  (14.5 miles, 26 mins)
Home of Arkansas' famous elk herd, arguably the most viewable in the southern US. Mornings and evenings, fall rut exceptional.

Steel Creek Campground

    Directions   
GPS: 36.03032, -93.3418    (8.9 miles, 16 mins)
Excellent campground, but also popular with sightseers and photographers. The centerpiece is Roark Bluff, that frames the Buffalo River and has given up countless memorable landscapes. Near famous Big Bluff, a nice hike on the Old River Trail, (ORT).  BRT to Ponca hike is popular, fairly easy.

Kyles Landing

    Directions    Web
GPS: 36.03092, -93.25263   (1 mile, 3 mins)
Kyles Landing is arguably the center of the Ponca Wilderness. It is the intersection of many trails and very scenic. The primitive campground is very popular with hikers. This stretch of the Buffalo River downstream from Kyles is very scenic. Best way to hike to Hemmed in Hollow via the ORT.  Near Indian Canyon.

Smith Creek Preserve

   Directions    Web
GPS:  35.93548, -93.38612  (18 miles, 32 mins)
Nature Conservency, hiking trail 500 ft. descent in 1 mile. Two track road, hiking trail, very scenic spring fed creek with outstanding spring wildflower show. Popular with photographers.  Remote.

Glory Hole

      Directions
GPS:  35.82595, -93.39737 (28.5 miles, 50 mins)
This is a popular short hike of moderate difficulty. The Glory Hole is a waterfall through the top of a cave. It is a popular destination with hikers and most serious outdoor photographers.  Fairly remote, probably best not hiked alone.