Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

I could almost hear the crack of the bat reverberating through 100 years of history. A moon was hanging in the morning sky and I imagined a ball soaring past it, then landing with a plop in a pond at the Arkansas Alligator Farm across the street. I was standing at the site of the historic Whi...

Remarkable Cardinal Rookie, Arkansas-born Dick Hughes, To Join Legends Simmons, Carlton, Hrabosky on Panel For Hot Springs’ Second Annual Baseball Weekend October 11 – 12 HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — Dick Hughes, the Arkansas-born Cardinals righthander who was a rooki...

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...

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — Cheech Marin, half of the legendary comedy team Cheech and Chong, will serve as the grand marshal of the First Ever 17th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs on March 17, 2020. “Cheech will fit in perfectly wit...

Kollective Coffee+Tea is known for its wide variety of teas and cold brew coffees and has been a local favorite for years. In addition to hosting the longest-running poetry open mic in the country, they also have a fantastic menu! Today we're going to sample the Portabella Mushroom Gyros. A veget...

Player For many years, the buildings that made up Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs were closed and shuttered. Years ago, the National Park Service entered into public-private partnerships, leasing the historic structures to people who wanted to house a business in one of those buildings. Bathhouse Row ...

"Such a little town with so much to offer," "Meeting people from all over the world," and "All the trails... pick a trail and go riding!" The people that move Hot Springs aren't just drivers or a form of transportation, they are the fabric of this tourist town because of their love and dedication ...

I scanned the massive exhibit hall. Every species of every imagined universe or alternate reality seemed to be here… and everyone was getting along. Even Darth Vader was nice, posing for pictures with fans. My three-year-old daughter approached him with equal parts curiosity and caution, fe...

Player The 4th Annual Spa-Con: Pop-Culture & Comic Convention is the topic for this episode. Spa-Con is a three-day celebration of everything from animation to Cosplay, from Cult movies to laser tag... and that doesn't even cover it all! My guest is Bill Solleder, Director of Marketing for Visi...

Gorgeous scenic overlooks and winding roads through lush mountains. Thermal water brews to wet your whistle and hot spots for delicious food to fill you up at the end of your ride. Just a few reasons Hot Springs should be your next bike destination! Start planning your motorcycle cruise to the Spa C...