Buffalo River Trips
If you’re staying in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and craving a day trip that blends wild beauty with total ease, the Buffalo National River is calling your name. In early May, we headed out for a guided float with Cate, the owner of Yonder Adventure Company, and it turned into one of those rare days where nature, good company, and zero stress all line up perfectly.
Whether you’re planning a simple day float or dreaming of a fully guided overnight camping trip, here’s what the experience is really like.
The Drive: Eureka Springs → Buffalo River
The Buffalo River is just 60–80 minutes from Eureka Springs, and the drive alone is worth the trip — rolling hills, lush forest, and that unmistakable Ozark charm.
If you’re staying in Eureka Springs and want a curated, stress‑free adventure (with meals included), book a guided float or overnight camping trip with Yonder. Let the river do the rest.
Cate and Joe created Yonder Adventure Company to bring guided luxury river adventures to the Buffalo River.
Make your reservations today! Yonder Adventure Company
Yonder Adventure Company, LLC is a permitted Guide Service by the National Park Service on the Buffalo River
Read full article ——-> Cruisin’ With Cate
Yoga & More
Dragonfly Mountain is pleased to offer private Yoga – Pilates – Sound Baths
Yoga and Pilates are 65.00 per person and Sound Baths are 111.00 per person, all done in the privacy of your cabin. Maria comes to you with decades of experience and is such a joy. Indulge yourself. Refresh yourself. You will have an experience to add to your vacation! When you book you will have a chance to pick the services you would like Maria to perform.
We will set up a time after you make your lodging reservation.
From Maria:
I am energetic, active and passionate about fitness and wellness. I’ve been involved in the fitness world since I was a teenager and have been acquiring strength and knowledge ever since. I love sharing my experience of fitness and well being with others and seeing their lives improve with my guidance. I specifically thrive in a community environment where my strengths can really shine.
Work Experience:
- Spin instructor teaching a combination of Spin and Strength and Stretch
- Yoga instructor different levels of Yoga
- Meditation that include Soundbaths and Reiki healing
Yoga and Pilates Instructor - Hot Pilates
- Hot Sculpt/ Barre
- Hold monthly Meditations and Soundbaths
- Reiki Sessions
Bloom Pilates And Wellness Huntington Beach 2017 – Current
Pilates, Mat, Barre and Reformer group instructor - Private sessions using the different apparatuses including the Reformer and the Cadillac to assist
clients with their individual needs.
Atlas Wellness Center Costa Mesa 2016 – Current
Pilates and Yoga instructor - Assist the Chiropractors patients with their injuries through pilates and yoga using the reformer.
Cooper Life, Inc. Multiple Locations 2016 – Current - Teach Yoga at Luxury Apartment Buildings assigned by them, providing a resort like experience for the tenants.
Orange County YMCA Multiple Locations 2011 – 2020
Fitness Instructor – Yoga, Barre, Pilates Pilates Reformer and Cycle - Huntington Beach branch – Yoga, Barre, Pilates Pilates and Cycle
- Newport Beach branch – Yoga, Barre, Pilates Pilates and Cycle
- Laguna Niguel branch – Pilates Reformer
Chuze Fitness Orange County 2015 – 2019
Fitness Instructor - Taught a variety of formats including Yoga, Yoga sculpt, Barre Sculpt, Pilates and Zumba.
24 Hour Fitness Multiple Locations 2011 – 2020
fitness instructor - Ten years as a fitness instructor teaching a variety of formats including Yoga, Pop Pilates,
Bootybarre, Senior fitness and Senior Yoga, Zumba and Zumba Gold. - Group reformer classes and private sessions using the different apparatuses including the
Reformer and the Cadillac to assist clients with their individual needs.
Escape Pilates, Costa Mesa 2020-2021 - Group Reformer and Private sessions using the different apparatuses including the
Reformer and the Tower to assist clients with their individual needs.
Sweat HB, Huntington Beach 2020-Current - Pilates Group Classes using the different apparatuses including the Reformer and the Tower and
Wanda chair .
Education
La Molina National Agricultural university Lima, Peru – Honor Student
August 1992- December 1996
Major • Wildlife Management and Environmental Studies
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
January 2001- December 2003
Focus • Early Childhood Education
Certifications
Basi Pilates Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification
Yoga 200 HR Vinyasa Teacher Training at Hard Yoga
200 HR Teacher Training at Underground Yoga
Bootybarre Instructor Certification
Pop Pilates Instructor Certification
Barre and Sculpt Certification from Body by Lauren, San Diego
Master Reiki Certification
Schwinn Cycle Instructor Certification
Zumba Instructor Certification
Zumba Gold Instructor Certification
Yoga Tune Up Certification
PIYO Instructor Certification
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