Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

"Such a little town with so much to offer," "Meeting people from all over the world," and "All the trails...

I scanned the massive exhibit hall. Every species of every imagined universe or alternate reality seemed to be here… and everyone was getting along.

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!

It grabs the eye, a 160-foot full-color mural completed last December.

I fell down a rabbit hole of jazz and blues history and landed back in Hot Springs where the roots of American music entangle with the city’s past. Some of the genres’ earliest and biggest influencers made their way through the historic spa town.

Taco Mama is a staple of the Hot Springs food scene. We’re meeting up with the one and only Chef Diana Bratton. The Taco Mama! Diana has been turning heads with her culinary delights for years. Today she is going to show us not one, not two, but three amazing treats that are available on the menu.

Lake Ouachita sparkled beneath a big blue sky. In the distance, wooded mountains rolled across the horizon. 

Hot Springs' role in the history of Baseball is as integral to the game as hot dogs & Cracker Jack's! It is the very birthplace of Spring Training! In 1886, Cap Anson brought his Chicago White Stockings (now the Cubs) to Hot Springs.

Arkansas' only Theme & Water Park, located in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas, is definitely on the 'don't miss' list of attractions when traveling with kids or if you just like a little bit of excitement in your vacation!

As ‘America’s First Resort,’ Hot Springs is synonymous with rest and relaxation. For the more adventure minded, the city also offers some high-intensity, hair-raising fun where you can experience Arkansas’ biggest thrills along with the natural beauty.

Bubba Brews on Lake Hamilton! What else is there to say? They make food, they make beer, they make a good time! Today we're going to check out the Full DeVito! It's Chef Porters twist on the classic Philly Cheese Steak and a brand new item that Bubbas will be featuring on the menu.

Photo courtesy of Nichole Holze, @coleyraeh, luckeywanderers.com … Nature’s perfection is spellbinding… the symmetry of a butterfly’s wings, the spiral of a seashell, the complexity of a silky spiderweb.