Exploring Hot Springs: America’s Original National Park!

Exploring Hot Springs: America’s Original National Park!
(EP 316)
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ℹ️ About this episode:
Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you never planned. Our journey to Texas took an exciting turn when we realized Hot Springs, Arkansas, was just a short detour off our route. So, we couldn’t resist! With only a couple of days to explore, we found the perfect spot to stay at the Hot Springs KOA and were lucky enough to get last-minute approval to film in the breathtaking Hot Springs National Park.
Join us as we kick off the day, diving into the history, beauty, and unique charm of this hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Ouachita (waa-shi-tuh) Mountains. These natural hot springs have drawn people for centuries, long before becoming a designated national reservation. The name “Ouachita” itself reflects the heritage of Native American tribes who first discovered and treasured these healing waters.
Get ready to explore the unforgettable landscapes and rich history of Hot Springs, Arkansas, with us!
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[@joannleboeuf1739]

I think that I have said this before but it bares repeating. Your talent for making these videos is remarkable. I think that you may have missed your true calling. Not sure if I can remember just what your profession was or still is as you travel, but videography certainly should rank high. When I watch your videos I have an experience learning more than I did before about a location. Excellent footage and music that fits as if they were meant to be. Not that it means anything but I speak from a background of a retired professional photographer soooooooooo I know a little of what I speak. Now, what a beautiful drive. I’m so afraid of heights that’s it’s ridiculous. I was dizzy just watching the overlook from the tower. Well another one down and I can’t wait for the next one.

[@LivinRVision]

That’s very nice of you, thank you. BUT…lol I always wish I had more time to do better. Every week I get so bothered that I have to find a way to rush to get it done before the weekend so that I can start on the next just to keep them coming every week and not fall behind. So much improvement needed. I had never edited before we started this channel. This has required 60-80 hours a week ever since we started, which includes more than just the editing, but that’s ok because I enjoy it and we both especially enjoy the joy they bring to those that appreciate them. Not to mention all the wonderful friends we have made because of this channel. 🧡😊🤓

[@craftyclarke2514]

I agree! His narrating voice is perfect! Brian needs to look into narrating DEADLIEST CATCH! 😅

[@slalomking]

@@LivinRVisionyour already tops on your video quality ! The only other close one is KYD

[@DavidSmith-bt5wq]

Thanks for the video! Love Hot Springs NP. My parents took us there several times in the 60s. My wife and I visited in the 70s, took our kids in the 80s and 90s. And now are taking our grandkids. We always camp in the Gulpha Gorge NP Campground. Beautiful Campground with full hookups. Love your Hawkeye gear, go Iowa!

[@justinking5964]

the tower should be 56 feet. But you read it wrong.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Educational, sharing places that at least 99.9 % of people will never see in person, fantastic !

[@cindysmith7600]

We stopped at Hot Springs in 2018. Didn't have much time but really enjoyed the visitors center tour. Drove that road to the lookout tower too but didn't go up in the tower cuz it was close to closing time. Definitely want to go back and spend more time. Thanks for taking us along, and can I say, Wow, what a ham steak that was!

[@JoanFusiek]

You both make my Saturday. Thank you for another great Video❤

[@slothfarm5994]

I was the guy in red at the pancake shop! Y’all were lovely guests and we loved having y’all! Come back soon 😊

[@LivinRVision]

Hey there! 👋🏻 When we return, we most definitely will! Great food! 🍲 🧡😊🤓

[@judivowell5748]

I was blessed to live in Hot Springs Village from 2008-2017 when my hubby passed. I worked in the old ArmyNavy hospital building located behind Bathhouse Row for a few years before I retired in 2015. It was a rehabilitation school for many years. Watching this video made me very homesick. Arkansas is a true treasure.

[@LivinRVision]

We’re so sorry about the loss of your husband. 🙏🏻 We seen the hospital you’re speaking of. Hopefully you were able to find good memories. 🧡

[@judivowell5748]

@@LivinRVision Many many wonderful memories ❤. Thank you. It's been 7 1/2 years and I miss him every day.

[@LivinRVision]

@judivowell5748 😢🙏🏻

[@gail9227]

Amazing place ! The Indians always found the most beneficial spots for themselves! Beautiful stained glass on the Hotel tour . The gangsters sure knew how to live it up so to speak !! Thanks for sharing this visit !

[@kathibrowneyes6222]

My grandparents lived and are buried in mammoth springs. Am so glad to see the area. It's been over 65 years since I was there. Thank you😊

[@billpitts1034]

😂 you guys are the best. I love driving through Arkansas. It's so beautiful! Love the tour today.

[@ronaldgiles4009]

Another great trip with you. That ham you had for breakfast was half a pig!!!!! Safe travels friends.

[@craftyclarke2514]

Wow! 40 years before Yellowstone! 🎶 Tell your Ma and Pa, go back to ARKANSAS! 🎶 Such a beautiful state. ❤ Hot Springs is definitely on my list. Great video! #seeyanextweek!

[@mikem.1220]

I live right up the road from Hot Springs. 👍

[@dbeut3044]

Thanks!

[@LivinRVision]

Thank you! 🧡😊🤓

[@shirleykinney3777]

So glad I found your channel. You are so informative about the places you visit. Thanks!

[@deanadelman3321]

Love your channel, and look forward to every video!!! I was diagnosed with terminal cancer this year, and I am trying to get where I am going to get out and explore the beautiful country!!! Not sure what kind of RV I should get yet, but I like yours, minus the wet bath. Not a fan of the shower and toilet in one, but the rest looks of great quality!!! Thank you again, and look forward to the next video!!!

[@LivinRVision]

We’re so very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. We send our love and prayers and hope that you find what will help you explore comfortably. 🙏🏻 We don’t use the wet bath for showers much anymore. We utilize campgrounds mostly. You have to do whatever is best for you though.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Another Van fantastic (play on words) video, perfect editing and music.

[@jeannestark6293]

It’s Saturday I’m working my butt off and listening to you while I’m working my butt off at my husband’s legal firm! You are a highlight of where I could be going. Jeanne Scott Stark Clearwater Florida

[@dbeut3044]

Great information and history you provided. And thanks for the extra step of getting the park video permit so we could enjoy it too😊

[@rafe496]

What a fun stop for you guys. It’s on my list to take my wife to. Looking forward to TX.

[@christieflesch3750]

I’m gonna put this one on my list to go see thank you very much

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

Very nice would love a nice soak in the hot springs. Safe travels and enjoy

[@kathycampbell8000]

Every time I hear Brian start narrating I think, “that is Brian’s morning voice.” 😂 I guess you couldn’t hear me when I was saying “take the duck tour! Take the duck tour!” 😂. That piece of ham for breakfast was HUGE! 😮 The drive up to the mountain tower was beautiful, and was the view from the tower. 😲 safe travels!!

[@LivinRVision]

😂🤪🧡

[@cindycierlik8162]

Great Video! My husband and I will be there around Christmas. Can't wait, we'll be checking out the places you showed. Thank You 😊

[@DianeHicks-u4g]

Love your travels,always wanted to go to Hot Springs, enjoyed your tour 😂

[@michaelrowley9275]

My wife and I love your in depth travel videos of great places that might not be the first that you think of but end up being the best. We are not full time ,but take spring, summer, and fall trips. Have gotten several ideas from your travels. If you take suggestions the 100 year anv. of rt 66 is 2026 and we are planning a trip then also. What would be great is if you considered a in depth trip across rt 66 in 2025, we took a trip with our Grandson in summer of 2019 took 2 full weeks on 66 and that was not nearly enough time. It would be awesome to have your videos to watch and I think you would love it also. Thanks for all the places you go, wherever that is.

[@LivinRVision]

It’s so great to hear you’re finding the videos helpful. Thank you also for the recommendation. 🧡😊🤓

[@greg2e889]

What a great place will put it on our list. Thanks for sharing.

[@trish195919]

Great job, on covering my hometown!!

[@patmccants9643]

Added to our bucket list!!! Great video as always!!!

[@carolmcdaniel7693]

Great video! ❤❤

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

I've got to go back, its such a beautiful town... great video!

[@joannleboeuf1739]

Good Morning my friends looking forward to watching another great video. Comments later.

[@garythovson2587]

Looks like a hidden gem for the bucket list. I bet the water tastes like the water in Manitou Springs Colorado, it was terrible! Safe travels, we are on the road early Sunday morning.🥸😎🤓

[@LivinRVision]

Tasting warm water is never good unless it’s tea or something with some flavor. lol See you two soon! 😊🤓

[@craftyclarke2514]

You know I just thought 💭. Even w the struggles of small space living, it must be nice to just go places and not worry about finding a hotel or airbnb. I know you have to find a place to park and I assume it can be easier… Eureka is weird. Lol

[@LivinRVision]

Yes, it is very nice and probably one of the only things Michelle loves so much about the van. 😂 Every positive has a negative, but yes, it’s very convenient as well as the MPG and always having things with you.

[@jspenny6025]

​@@LivinRVisionWe strongly agree with the pros and add that ease of driving a B especially in traffic is a major advantage. Much lower stress for both the driver and nervous passengers. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and van life experiences!

[@sueannhawkes]

Great video...Heading to Texas and warmer environs for the winter eh? Maybe Palm Springs area again?

[@LivinRVision]

Probably not Palm Springs this year but you never know.

[@christopherovard379]

Only drink the cold water springs from Hot Springs, and bathe in the hot water spring water. 😁

[@LivinRVision]

Lots of people fill their big jugs with the hot water and then take it home to cool.

[@christopherovard379]

@@LivinRVision yes they do, but it has many minerals that aren’t the best to drink all the time.

[@christopherovard379]

Great video by the way. The bath house tour is neat. Did y’all get bath’s? I don’t really care for strangers to bathe me 😂

[@LivinRVision]

@christopherovard379 no baths here. Yeah that would be a little odd. 😂

[@Banagal]

Hot Springs promises to improve health. I'm sure a clinical paper on the scientific findings must be written, but I haven't seen one yet.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Tip, Dawn sells a dish washing spray that can be used so there's no need to fill up the sink.

[@LivinRVision]

We actually never fill up the sink. We have very little dishes to do, so we put a little soap in a cup, spray water in to suds and dip our washing sponge in that to wash. We use Myers dish soap made without parabens and other chemicals. Just a preference.

[@Cometman2007]

It’s always nice to find an unexpected surprise while traveling. Did you take a dip in the hot springs while you were there? Tim n Bev

[@LivinRVision]

We didn’t get enough time to do that but look forward to the next time we roll through.

[@barbaraharter8851]

I am wondering if you are heading to Grech at Riverside, CA to pick up a 2025 Strada Ion. We have ordered a 2025 Strada Ion 3 weeks ago, and we are hoping that it arrives on December 13th. We never would have heard of this RV if it weren’t for your videos.

[@LivinRVision]

An early congratulations on your new Strada-ion! We don’t want to give any early spoilers. 😁🤓

[@richardmudafort800]

It was not Saturday reason no shower only washing your hair 😂🤣😂🤣

[@LivinRVision]

😂 Well… if you must know…sometimes we shower before bed and then I always wash my hair the next morning to get rid of the “bed hair”. Sometimes I take another that morning, it all depends on how much time we have or where we are. Thanks for asking. 😂

[@alanstallones8624]

What were all the wasps at the tower about?

[@LivinRVision]

Apparently they were attracted to that area for their nests.

[@gladusb9181]

what is the name of the song playing?

[@jolenecreech7648]

I liked that song too!

[@LivinRVision]

Not sure which song you’re referring to but unfortunately I don’t memorize the names as I choose them. It’s really easy to use the Shazam app to find out though. You tap and it listens and can usually tell you.

[@indianbill3123]

just FYI…..the Arlington Hotel is in awful condition…especially the rooms

[@LivinRVision]

That’s too bad. :(