Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

We went on a kayak adventure for this episode of 'Check It Out!' and after you see the beauty that Lake Ouachita has awaiting you, you'll want to check it out too! Ouachita Kayak Tours is just one option to help you explore one of over 200 islands and nearly 700 miles of shoreline of Arkansas' large...

In this episode of Feast Mode, we visit Back Porch Grill! And you can too, by boat or automobile. Enjoy the open pit grill with their indoor dining experience or head out to their lake side patio to soak up a Lake Hamilton sunset. Phillip Ring, the manager at Back Porch Grill shows us some very tast...

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...

We're Checkin' Inn to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel! Centrally located, and close to Downtown Hot Springs, Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park, Magic Springs Theme & Water Park and the surrounding area lakes. Enjoy spacious guest rooms with in room amenities that provide convenience and ...

In this episode of Check It Out, we visit beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens! The gardens offer 210 acres of trees, flowers, plants, water features and more bordering 4 1/2 miles of Lake Hamilton shoreline. Stop by the breathtaking glass Anthony Chapel, the four-story Bob & Sunny Evans Treehouse...

We’re doing things a little bit different on FeastMode! this month. We’re taking a tour of the brand new Crystal Ridge Distillery in downtown Hot Springs! Crystal Ridge is best known for making moonshine, but they also have a tasting lounge, old-fashioned games for the kids, an event space and t...

It’s time to plan your trip to Hot Springs.  Picking the things to see & do in the Spa City is so easy, the only hard part is fitting it all in!  Thermal water soaks, trails and lakes, horse racing, botanical gardens, thrill rides, craft beer, food and history galore! Hot Springs has so ma...

Welcome to the Gulpha Gorge Campground in beautiful Hot Springs National Park! Gulpha Gorge has been the park's only campground since 1924! There are 40 first-come, first-serve RV & tent compatible sites, each with full hookups. The campground also has three modern restrooms, however, no showers...

Check It Out! We're visiting The Gangster Museum of America in historic Downtown Hot Springs! Discover over 100 years of history when Hot Springs was a hotbed of gambling & became a favorite hangout of some of the most notorious gangsters. Learn why it's considered the 'Birthplace of Spring Trai...

We’re visiting Copper Penny Pub in downtown Hot Springs! A traditional Irish pub, conveniently located just steps away from Bridge Street – Home of the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade! Copper Penny Pub offers up classic pub fare paired with some authentic Irish specials, including a gr...