Hot Springs is unlike any other national park in the country. Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, this unique park protects 47 naturally flowing thermal springs and the stunning historic Bathhouse Row, a collection of gorgeous early 20th century spa buildings that take you straight back in time. It’s part natural wonder, part living history museum, and completely worth the visit. Here’s everything we discovered so you can experience it too.
When you think of Hot Springs National Park, you may not always think of hiking as one of the top things to do here. Being an urban park, Hot Springs has a totally different feel from Sequoia or Yosemite, but there are still hiking opportunities. In Arkansas, you won’t find hikes in Hot Springs as…
Planning a Hot Springs National Park itinerary? This small but genuinely surprising park in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas packs more personality into 2-3 days than most parks do in a week. Where else can you hike in a national park in the morning, tour a historic bathhouse where Al Capone used to soak, drink…