Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

When you begin planning a vacation, you often expect to put a dent in your wallet. We’re here to assure you that your long overdue trip doesn’t have to break the bank. A road trip to Hot Springs is the perfect getaway with plenty of free and affordable activities to create lasting memories! Ta...

By Sara Dacus As temperatures warmed, our family decided to head outdoors to forge new paths in the Natural State. We built a day with a kayaking adventure as the anchor. My husband Casey’s boating experience is extensive, mine is minimal, and Case’s (our eight-year-old son) was zero, so we s...

Gulpha Gorge Want a secluded camp spot just minutes away from historic downtown Hot Springs? Gulpha Gorge is the spot for you! Unique features include scenic hiking trails and a winding creek, running right through the campground. Gulpha Gorge Campground accommodates both tents and RVs...

Player His real name is Wally Marshall, but he goes by "Mr. Crappie."  The weekend of October 4-6, he's bringing what he calls 'the biggest Crappie Tournament and Expo' to Hot Springs. Taught to fish by his Grandmother, Wally is an angler, sportsman and a promoter. The Expo will feature a gian...

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. Lake Catherine, Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita are all positioned closely making Hot Springs a central hotspot for those that love the water, the outdoors and, of course, t...

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. The lake is nestled in the Ouachita National Forest...