Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas: One Day Exploring History, Hiking Trails & Mountain Towers

[@nancyrunion5525]

I live in Hot Springs. Thank you for sharing our city and help putting it on the map, it’s a great place to live. Small town feel. It was good to see where you live and so many positive places to explore. Moved here from So California. Thanks for sharing your travels. It’s like being there without being there!

[@haleighsawyer6193]

I live about 30 minutes away from Hot Springs & we go there often. Its definitely my favorite places!

[@sean8102]

Lived here since I was 5. Love it. Strikes a great balance between a city and small town in my opinion. Living here so long you start to take the beautiful scenery for granted. I went to a classic car meetup thing at Pettie Jean Mountain. Unbelievable views.

[@walkerdonkey1]

Where should me and my gal go for hot bath. City facility. Trying to be thrifty. Tips appreciated

[@KarenKClinton]

@@walkerdonkey1Buckstaff Bathhouse is amazing; least expensive & redone to original tiles, tubs, steam machines…

[@ang2412]

Born and raised right here in Hot Springs. This video sheds a really good light on how cool the city is. I forget sometimes bc I’m just used to it, but Hot Springs really is a beautiful place.

[@basedredpilled1809]

I'm a Spa City native myself. I used to love this city, but have since seen its dark underbelly and how much sin and corruption have taken its toll on this place. I've never lived anywhere else and would love to get away from this town for a change. But I've fallen on hard times and I highly doubt that I'll ever get to. It's pretty cool to run across videos like this on a big platform like YT and see comments from people that actually live here, too. 6 degrees of separation, I bet we all know some of the same people, or even know each other. Take care.

[@lisad2701]

As a proud Arkansan of 18 years (sold my Temecula, California insurance agency and relocated in 2004 - thank goodness!), just an FYI: Hot Springs and just about every place east of Hot Springs is COMPLETELY different and vastly inferior to the western side of the state. I live on 36 spectacularly beautiful acres with a 2-1/2 acre lake in the Ouachita National Forest with plenty of necessary amenities nearby. It is a completely safe area - as a single woman, I don't even bother to lock my doors at night. It IS paradise!

[@Greentippedweenie]

Should have stayed in Cali 😂

[@Lambsear565]

Ouachita has amazing spring water! That’s all I drink n that’s just the one I can find in stores.

[@breasmith6323]

Hot Springs resident here! I’m a firm believer one of the prettiest sunsets you can see is from Cedar Glades park just a little ways from Whittington & Kollective! 👍🏼

[@madelineburke2796]

This is where I live and I love it. 💕

[@kristinhiser2222]

Awesome! I didn't know a thing about Hot Springs because nobody really goes there and REALLY nobody vlogs about it! So thanks! While there are quite a few other parks that are higher on my list, this video makes me look forward to the day I do get to Hot Springs.

[@billlonon4642]

I live in Northwest Arkansas and have been to Hot Springs a dozen times. But, you're video shows me a lot of the National Park that I didn't know. And the fact that you don't waste your time (and me, too!) by extremely looooong (and boring) videos of whatever you're shooting is GREAT! Excellent job!

[@valeriefila325]

Totally agree! Great job dude!

[@highpower5384]

I miss your dad. I hope he is ok. Love to you and another great video.☺️

[@wyllia4]

My home town! ❤️

[@ThroughMyLens]

That's awesome!

[@nm4523]

Worked at Manufacturing Facility in Hot Springs, AR for 2 years and I LOVE to visit Hot Springs every year. Thanks for this visit.....

[@zensbleexperience3470]

I've lived here 20 years and consider it home. Great video thanks!

[@brenda9990]

I’m loving watching all of your videos. They are well done and informative. I’ve a suggestion for another nice trip….come to New England in the Fall. I live in Maine. You can fly into Boston, rent a car and be in Maine in 2 hours. Fall in New England can’t be beat. Foliage peaks are around Columbus Day in general. You can easily see Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont or just concentrate on 1 or 2 states. You’ll love it, guarantee. ♥️

[@sean8102]

Thanks for making such a great video about my home town and glad you had a great time, been living in Hot Springs since I was 5 (33 now). You really take for granted how beautiful the scenery is (not just in Hot Springs, but all over Arkansas) when you live here so long. Recently I went to Peti Jean State Park, there were so many breathtaking views. And yeah, Baileys has AMAZING milk shakes. Oh also my High School biology teacher used to work part time at the alligator farm. One day during a show an alligator got its mouth clamped around his arm. Thankfully, he didn't suffer any permanent injuries, and the alligator was fine as well.

[@emmyzarlenga7886]

You stay at the beautiful Arlington Hotel but you didn't mention the swimming pool and hot tub built on the side of the mountain. It was quite a work and so very interesting to see. Did you hunt for diamonds? That wasn't too far.

[@jennyking2144]

Great tour! I love your commentary. Thanks for taking us to the park! Safe travels!

[@angelawatkins2637]

Great information! I was there last week, and wish I had watched this before I went. I wasn't expecting much since everyone dogs this National Park, but it exceeded my expectations! I really enjoyed it!

[@sean8102]

Glad you enjoyed your time here :)

[@chelseaaa7360]

Idk why but this video really touched me. Hot Springs is my first real place I've lived in since I started journey traveling the country in my little camper. With everything in life I kind of lost track of why I even started my journey. You're video really inspired me and reminded me why I'm out here- just exploring and seeing what this world has to see! Thank you and best of luck on your journeys!

[@susie3893]

I love Hot Springs NP. I really enjoyed the hot pools at Quapaw Bath House. It was so relaxing for sore muscles after hiking some trails.

[@1958zed]

Fascinating video, Josh. It's not what I expected for a national park, and I'll have to add it to my list.

[@ThroughMyLens]

Yea it is much different than other national parks

[@rosahaut3746]

There are some great attractions outside of downtown too! Garvan Woodland Gardens is amazing, particularly for the evening lights display around the holidays!

[@haleighsawyer6193]

This came across my recommendation videos. I live near Hot Springs, it really is such an amazing place 💜

[@andreajohnson1796]

We have a Hot Springs on the Rez where people relax , shower/bath , or a party spot several times it was shut off but the pressure exploded it's flowing freely it has a lot minerals to relax you it comfortable

[@wt1284]

I ♥️♥️♥️Hot Springs. I have taken several of the hikes. We love to spend a long weekend there but you show some places I have not seen.

[@lindakellyrealtor9032]

You did a great job showing Hot Springs and the National park!

[@brendenkennedy4304]

Wow such an awesome video and a even better national park. Keep up the great work good sir.

[@indigohalo3421]

I retired here from Texas..I love it here..

[@BobtheTraveler-WD8NVN]

Great Video!!! Hot Springs NP is on my bucket list...

[@jenp3847]

Happy Hollow, the cold Springs is really good!

[@lorraineoback4962]

With limited travel funds I'm not sure that I'll ever make it to Arkansas so I sure appreciate iate being able to join you o. Your travels via video. That visitor center with all its stained glass certainly is a national treasure. It's too bad that Sutro Baths here in California did not receive similar treatment.

[@koof1776]

Excellent~

[@ibrahimalsaidi1329]

Very nice views I was there last week Thanks for your video

[@silverrose4065]

We are considering a trip to Hot Springs next year. Your video was very informative and enjoyable.

[@MissMooreStyle]

So cool!!! I was just there probably shortly before you were for their shortest st Patrick’s day parade which was such an experience!!! Definitely make sure to go back and see that sometime!

[@rhondaz356]

So interesting, and well researched, as ALWAYS...🌞👏🌊

[@ThroughMyLens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cfinstr]

Very nice. Thank you again.

[@jennifershepard5582]

We were just there 3 days ago and loved it!

[@4nikkimay]

This is incredible. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻

[@ThroughMyLens]

No problem 👍

[@RuvimAbaras]

Thank you so much!

[@emilywilhite5807]

Glad I found this video. In just a few days I’m taking my first trip to the Hot Springs area. I have a small cabin on Lake Hamilton and now I know some places I for sure need to visit.

[@christinesorensen8050]

I lived in Hot Springs almost a year. Just moved back to VA last month. Great video. I didn’t get to explore all those places because my arthritis keeps me from doing all that walking, but I would have loved to. I did do a little exploring by car. I lived in the country away from main downtown and where you were. Out there in the country the sunset is great.

[@yogawithsusanb]

Thank you! Great info. I was wondering what this park was like, and now I know!

[@imnotincontrolitsathrowawa3646]

Hehe my boyfriend is from there. So glad you went to superior!

[@marcialynn3469]

thanks. One of the 3 states I never made it to. ?Retired in Baja, my driving is over...but you go to lots of places Ive been to. We had an alligator in Queens NY in 61 in the tub

[@libbylife7161]

Awesome I am relocating to NWA in March 2023. I will go visit this area!❤️❤️👍

[@seethebutter]

Great video, thanks!

[@lth7775]

Thank You for your beautiful videos by Father&Son love 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

[@frankgibsonNuskin]

Awesome video! Appreciate all your hard work.

[@ThroughMyLens]

My pleasure!

[@debrosman]

Nice video, I did go to Buckstaff and I think about returning as it was an incredible experience, like stepping back in luxurious time❤️

[@AmbientWalking]

Amazing way of experiencing the world and the different sites. Thanks! Super love your channel!

[@stelmo4u1]

Thanks... you saved me a trip...👍

[@nitinh2499]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@niccolestratton1553]

Been Hot Springs... it is a beautiful area... The Arlington Hotel was where AL Capon stayed and you might want to ask them if you can see his room if it is not rented out. The Gangster museum is also a beautiful area to learn about the history.

[@twaters4827]

Really enjoyed your video!

[@CARLOSDIAZ-qw1rt]

GRACIAS, AMIGO

[@danstober]

About an hour away, there’s a state park where you can dig for diamonds. Anything you find, you get to keep! Crater of Diamonds State Park.

[@christopherlands2706]

Thank you for sharing this! I was wondering if a trip to both was feasible :)

[@ash-uq2cj]

My grandfather helped do the heating and air when they built the mountain. Years later it was my aunts first job!

[@lesheidiheffner9611]

We enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thanks for watching!

[@unknownunknown5244]

Thanks man this is a breath of fresh air from all the negative news, crimes and chaos i hear in the US. I always wanted to travel to that country but discouraged thinking you can just get shot randomly.

[@GriffManTheMan]

Definitely the best beer I've ever had was at Superior Bath House Brewery! And trust me, I've had LOT'S of beer from all over the world. (Is that good or bad? lol)

[@mdimp1468]

It’s great! Glad to know. Heading there this fall.

[@ChaseArkansas]

love Arkansas especially flatside pinnacle petit jena nebo and magazine are all awesome

[@stacywirick9741]

Love watching your channel! Headed there tomorrow to camp at Gulpha Gorge.

[@emilye126]

Enjoyed, missed pops though

[@zensbleexperience3470]

Thanks for the shout out for bailey's great family great food. That peanut butter shake is awesome isn't it?

[@quietquaintandquirkyquadra]

Inspiring videography! Peace

[@a.michelle9289]

Great video!❤

[@ExistingKevin]

Balanced Rock on the sunset trail gives you an amazing view of the sunset if you’re ever back in Hot Springs

[@Rubykins64]

Oooo you should've went to Kollective on Wednesday night!

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Well done. I didn't know this existed.

[@anthonygrimm222]

West Mountain is a wonderful road bike ride

[@KristiBranstetter]

I have been to Hot Springs. Yes, went to the top of the tower.

[@susanfusuma6472]

Aloha from Honolulu! I always watch your National Park videos before we go there, as you always give important background and history of the place! My boyfriend and I are visiting Hot Spring NP beginning April 2024 for three days so we will have a lot more time than you did for just a day. We are also driving to Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, did you go there too? If you had more time, is there a hiking trail or town you would have liked to visit in the area, and I missed seeing your Pops in this video!

[@travir-b9t]

it’s a beautiful state n so underrated

[@naeemtarrar]

Great content, brother. Love from Pakistan. Stay safe.

[@trisha5850]

Hot Springs is amazing and has amazing restaurants. Are you going to be doing another video about the food there?

[@qualqui]

AWESOME Video as always Josh, beautiful verdant countryside and the town has some unique buildings, kinda like made in the Main Street style,yet in its own proper manner. And how hot was the water when you took a shower or brushed your teeth?LOL....very HOT! ;) As for the alligators there, I'd a thought they were only on the gulf coast not as inland as Arkansas is. As for the Bailey fast food joint, reminds me of Milt's Stop N Eat in Moab, say btw, when Pops and you went to Arches, did ya get to eat at Milt's? Well, that is if its still open for business. Loved the bird's eye view ya got going up the elevator as well as the hike but the elevation isn't that high up huh?I noticed on that map segment you showed, it had a peak at 1,121ft.and from what I remember Mt.Mitchell in the Appalachians is 5,000 ft . above sea level. Thanks for sharing, liked and wishing ya a great week! :)

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Looks like a good place in Arkansas outdoors

[@Jeannified]

I have been wanting to visit this area for several years. Hopefully, I will go soon. There is a great You Tube channel called “Our Restoration Nation” that showcases this area, particularly the Fordyce Hotel. The couple is from Arkansas. You would love their channel! I always enjoy Your wonderful channel, too! Thanks for this great video!

[@Striker0626]

Hopefully you’ll follow this up with a food video for Hot Springs. If you missed DeLuca’s Pizza while you were there you missed a real treat. One of the best in country IMHO.

[@ryno856]

Yes the owner is a great guy too

[@HM-ll6qw]

Beautiful video, however.....I was waiting to see for you to go in the water somewhere because that is where I want to go. Where is the free hot spring? I've been to the gangster museum, totally worth it! Thank you for posting.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Mineral water bath in my hotel room is why I’d get that room. I go to sycamore springs resort in San Luis Obispo/avila beach when I get a chance

[@lukehemi5772]

Love the video man

[@ThroughMyLens]

Thank you!

[@lth7775]

Where’s is your father in the last few videos? ???? he can’t quit, good exercise walking up down big hills & small hills along with you Josh we missed seeing him 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dpfreeman1]

Wish you had shown all the beautiful places in the Arlington

[@mitchelljordan1967]

I live here, I don't recommend moving here but it would be great visiting.

[@romang6969]

If you want to have fun in hot springs, got to the lakes, rivers, and creeks in the area. Itll make the trip actually worth it.

[@user-ds6wu4si9e]

I live in TX and this is about a 4.5 hour drive for me to get to. To be honest it doesn't look that great but since I'm so close, I will probably check it out. I enjoy hiking more and checking out cool trails. The hot springs didn't really seem to have that.

[@ComradeQuestion42069]

So the city itself is part of the national park? Really interesting that national parks are so different.

[@zensbleexperience3470]

Lake Degray is an amazing spot for sunset

[@7442Ruth]

Grannys kitchen is the place for breakfast!!

[@RA-fm8wr]

Buckstaff is a great experience but you can't be shy

[@beautifulplacesinamerica7792]

fun

[@PigEatinBacon13]

It’s crazy I’ve lived 30 mins away from Hot Springs my whole life and have never really gotten the chance to experience it’s whole beauty I will say there is an old candy store a few shops down from the coffee place you visited that’s very nice but of course you can’t experience everythingggg😂 but it’s a very pretty city with really low crime rates compared to many cities that are similar if you’re still staying in AR or ever plan on returning I suggest for another smaller city coming to Murfreesboro where there’s the diamond mines we’re known for where you can keep all findings as well as many crystal shops and arrowhead searches etc there’s also the northwest corner of AR where we have our highest populations there is Springdale which is a very suburban area with a high Hispanic and Marshallese population with many great authentic Mexican restaurants and stores then there is Bentonville home town of Walmart so their main store is there then the biggest is Fayetteville Razorback city we have our large football and baseball stadium there as well as a huge variety of cultures and businesses shopping districts etc we are the natural state for a reason it truly is a beautiful state💜ps we’ve got Clinton’s birthplace and Johnny Cash birthplace

[@Joelmonterrey]

I live just blocks away from all this stuffs. Best beer ever: Superior Bathhouse Brewery. Best coffee ever wasn't featured in this video but it's down the street and it's called Red Light Roastery. This video is old so Fat Bottom Girls cupcakes are in a new building but I miss the old one from this video. Oh, the beer flight is called the "Beer bath" and it's huge! 18 beers, I think.

[@andyadventures2841]

❤️🙏

[@Lambsear565]

Did u do any hot springs? I was hoping to see some of the springs to soak in lol 🙁

[@mikem.1220]

What tools do you use to identify places to visit in a new town?

[@laronwilson7553]

“Hot Springs” Said they’d rather die, than Sing Along under The Tree. The Sun is The Fry Cook that loves winged company. Evil spells, tryna take The God from under me. When that fails, Lightning veers, where Thunder cannot see. Waves of hell, I’ve been known to put fear in the sea. Sting and tell, I’ve been known to foot tears from a bee. A sling from The Whale, Seats at The Well, now you are Suited and Free🌞🌖🌍

[@karendorman7252]

What hotel did you stay in that had the spring water piped in?

[@sukigillis9480]

Where did you staying the hotel has hot spring water?