Destination Hot Springs | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

There's always something weird and wacky happening in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! Not long ago, I watched a 4-ton potato rolling through downtown. Measuring 28 feet, it was one of about 40 entries in the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The fishing is topnotch in Hot Springs and we met with a few anglers that explained to us why they love this region so much.

My kayak bobs up and down as I navigate the deep waters of Lake Ouachita, located just West of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. It’s a familiar place where I’ve spent countless hours – swimming, fishing, boating and camping.

It climbs walls, leaving pops of color and whimsy in its path. It breathes the hot breath of fiery furnaces and kilns. It speaks of politics and poetry. It’s multicultural and it matches your couch. 

We met with some of the wonderful people that make Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort an iconic Hot Springs Destination!

Photo Aaron Brewer … The horses spring from the starting gate like rockets from a launchpad, hooves pounding the dirt in a rhythmic drumming that silences the crowd, if only for a moment. 

When your unofficial slogan was once, "We Bathe the World," you tend to take bath time "soaper" seriously. It should come as no surprise that Hot Springs is bubbling over with talented artisans who specialize in treats for the tub.

It’s not the size of the wave but the motion of the ocean and Hot Springs has been making a big splash in a pint-sized space with the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 

We paid a visit to some of our favorite museums in Hot Springs, to find out what they have to offer and what you can expect! There are so many family friendly museums Hot Springs you'll need to stay for a few days.

Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen. A seemingly simple compound, water is tasteless, odorless and colorless yet vital to life on Earth. We came from the water, our bodies are largely made of water and we need it to survive.

People have been coming to Hot Springs for hundreds of years to get hot and steamy making it the perfect destination for a romantic get-away when you want to turn up the heat.

Hot Springs, Arkansas offers the ultimate trailhead for those looking to shred mountain biking trails for any skill level!