Some Like it Hot

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The first national park on this grand adventure was Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, AR.

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It seems we are passing on the sign picture tradition… as everyone wanted a picture of the sign with their camera.IMG_0239 

The town of Hot Springs was built to capitalize on the hot springs of water coming out of the ground in that area.IMG_0291  IMG_0258

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Numerous bath houses were built here in the early 1900s.  

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You could actually feel the heat coming from the ground near the spring.  IMG_0352

And we were able to stick our fingers in and touch it.  It was indeed hot.  IMG_0251

After touching the hot spring we took a walk around the promonade.IMG_0401

  It was wonderful to get out and stretch our feet.  It was a beautiful evening for a stroll (or cartwheels). 

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And we even found some dirt and rocks!

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Before we left we filled our water bottles with fresh, hot spring water. 

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One of the rangers told us that people will drive monthly from hours away to fill up jugs of this fresh, unpolluted spring water.  While I don’t think Hot Springs will rank amongst the top of the National Parks we visit this trip, it was a fun stop and it exceeded my expectations.

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