Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

This blog is an all-call to naturalists, nature-lovers, environmentalists, outdoorsmen-and-women, and friends of the Earth! Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, there's a whimsical location where you can experience the green beauty of the Natural State —Hot Springs National Park.

There’s no guarantee what all you MIGHT see, but there are 25 things you will DEFINITELY see at the First Ever 19th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs on March 17.

In this episode of Check It Out, we visit the Hot Springs Mountain Tower!  … Located at the top of North Mountain, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower takes us 216 feet in the air for a 360 degree birds eye view over beautiful Hot Springs National Park and the surrounding Ouachita Mountains.

We're Checkin' Inn to the Best Court Cottages!

Mexican cuisine is a complex and ancient dish with techniques and skills developed over thousands of years. Today, Jose Soto Jr.

This one is for the go-getters. The must-doers. It’s for those travelers looking to pack every bit of local culture, history, and experience into their itineraries. Forget extravagant dining and luxurious lodging—you're looking to cut corners on the necessities.

Take it from Havilah and Ricky, nothing else matters when you're immersed deep in Arkansas' #DiamondLakes region. The Womble Trail is a total of 33 miles of pure beauty, serenity, and outdoor adventure like you've never experienced.

In this episode of 'Check It Out' we're exploring the interactive fun at Mid-America Science Museum!

We're Checkin' Inn to Maison 226! This beautifully restored historic hotel is located just steps from Downtown Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park. Maison 226 features five jazz themed AirBnB units, including the largest 3 bedroom/2 bath Louis Armstrong Suite on the top floor.

We're kicking off the new year with one of Hot Springs newest dining experiences - The Bugler! The Bugler overlooks Oaklawn's legendary racetrack and they offer a fine dining experience featuring an array of American cuisine.

We're Checkin' Inn to the beautiful new Oaklawn Hotel in Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort! This eight-story luxury hotel opened in April of this year, offering 198 rooms & suites, two presidential suites and a hospitality suite. Half of the hotel rooms overlook the race track!

Take a step back in time at the Fordyce Bathhouse Museum in this episode of 'Check It Out!' Located on Historic Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park. The Fordyce Bathhouse was originally opened in 1915 as the largest and most opulent Bathhouse option of its day!