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Hot Springs National Park |
Hot Springs National Park is in the Zigzag Mountains, a small range of the Ouachita (Wash'-i-tah) Mountain system and surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas |
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| Hot Springs National Park has much to offer the person looking for a great family vacation idea. Not only is there tremendous history here in the Zigzag Mountains, you will find rare thermal hot springs activity that doesn’t normally occur in the central US. There is also outdoor adventure in hiking, camping, horseback riding, beautiful scenic drives, thermal baths to be taken, and a museum worth visiting. Check below for great Hot Springs National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Hot Springs National Park is the oldest area currently in the National Park System--40 years older than Yellowstone National Park. It used to be known as Hot Springs Reservation and had a well-known r... (click here for more)
Facts - Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center is open all year 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years days. It is located in the former Fordyce Bathhouse on Bathhouse Row i... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The usual camping gear is needed for camping. Good hiking shoes or boots will come in handy for long walks. Central Arkansas has four seasons. The weather in summer is hot and very humid. Remember to ... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Remember that the animals are wild and need to stay that way. Do not feed or harass them. All park animals are protected.... (click here for more)
Fees - Camping is available at Gulpha Gorge Campground for $10.00 per night.
At the date of this publication, you can still take the baths for $19.00 to $30.00 or indulge in a massage for $20.00 to $50.0... (click here for more)
Camping - Gulpha Gorge Campground is open all year and is located on 7-spur, a short distance off the four-lane U.S. Highway 70B, on the eastern edge of Hot Springs. It has 43 wooded tent and RV campsites avail... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Central High School National Historic Site is 60 miles away. Arkansas Post National Memorial is 115 miles away. Buffalo National River is located 160 miles away. Fort Smith National Historic Site is 1... (click here for more)
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