HOT SPRINGS National Park

have a SUPER visit Safely Use Preserve Enjoy this Resource Five wooded mountains dominate the Hot north and west is Ouachita National provided; there are no hook-ups for trail­ Springs scene, collecting rain water, absorbing Forest, with 17 forest recreation areas, ers. You are limited to 14 days; no reser­ it to torrid depths, and discharging it — years all offering camping and picnicking facili­ vations are accepted. A nominal use-fee later — from 47 steaming springs. Nestled at the ties. Eight have swimming facilities. U.S. is charged. foot of the mountains is the City of Hot Springs 31 Highway 270 runs west from Hot Springs The nearest State installation offering and the world famous Bathhouse Row Historic to Lake Ouachita in the heart of the camping is at Lake Ouachita State Park, District in a formal setting of magnolias and =© Forest. 17 miles north of the City on AR-227. holly trees and hedges. In 1832, when similar About five miles west of downtown spas were reaching popularity in Europe, our Hot Springs, on U.S. 270, State Highway You will find many opportunities for government "reserved" this natural heritage for C runs north 12 miles to Lake Ouachita picnicking throughout the Park, but all people for all time. Your visit can be an m State Park, with camping, picnicking and © you 11 have to bring your own picnic lunch. enjoyable and educational experience. ® swimming facilities. There are no food concessions in the Park. The Hot Springs Chamber of Com­ © A wide variety of snack shops and rest­ Paved roads — many paved horse-carriage merce sponsors many special events, in­ aurants are available in the City of Hot routes from the past century — carry you cluding a 10-day Fun Festival in early Springs. on scenic drives with panoramic views and June and a 3-day Octoberfest in late picnic areas on North, Hot Springs and October. Hot Springs is located at the foot of the West Mountains. Miles of good trails offer Five golf courses challenge both pros mountains and far enough inland to have hikers a more intimate visit to these hard­ and duffers. A 50-day horse racing season ® the advantages of regular weather varia­ wood-clothed slopes. in February and March attracts record tions. Summers are hot but extended heat In Gulpha Gorge, between North and crowds. waves are uncommon. Winter storms from Indian Mountains, the National Park the north moderate quickly. Fall and spring Service operates a 57-site campground for Hot Springs National Park is located at the © seasons have long periods when tempera­ visitor convenience. Evening programs are 11 hub of highway network in west-central tures approximate the average annual conducted in the campground amphi­ Arkansas. U.S. 70 and 270 and State ® temperature of 63 degrees. Average rainfall © theater during the summer season. e Route 7 all intersect at Hot Springs. All is 53 inches; you can expect sunshine 65 Forty-five of the 47 hot springs have ••na intersect with 1-30 on the east and south. per cent of the time. =© been capped to provide thermal waters AR-7 intersects 1-40 at Russellville, 73 for the many bath houses. The bath houses miles to the north. Summers at Hot Springs are the festive on Bathhouse Row are concessionaires of © Hot Springs is served by Trailway € season with intensive visitation. Nearly 2 the Federal government and are available ® buses, their depot is only 2 blocks from of every 5 visitors to Hot Springs come © for use for a fee. It is recommended, the Park Visitor Center. © during the summer months. however, that you consult with a physi­ Frontier and Texas International 11 April and May, in contrast, receive ® cian first. Airlines serve the Hot Springs Municipal only 17 per cent of the visitation. And 11 The two Display Springs are kept •5 airport. Hotel and motel limousines will © spring, with redbud, dogwoods and shad- open for you to get an idea of what it was meet incoming planes. ® blow, mixed with red maple buds, a pro­ like here when all flowed down the moun­ fusion of violets and phlox, make this a tainside. They are located just off the The City of Hot Springs offers a wide 11 colorful season. Bird watchers find this a Grand Promenade. range of overnight and dining accommo­ I good time to visit. Mild weather and signs The Promenade is a pleasant, wide dations. Lists are available from the Hot of spring come as early as February. brick walk of about a half-mile at the m Springs Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box September and October receive anoth­ foot of Hot Springs Mountain just behind 1500, Hot Springs, AR, 71901. © er 17.5 per cent of the visits. Fall, with Bathhouse Row. "c For campers, the Park operates a its invigorating weather, is the prime time modem, 57-site campground in Gulpha for hikers. Squirrels and chipmunks are Hot Springs can be your gateway to a large ® Gorge, 2 miles northeast of the center 31 active, leaves take on flaming coloration, and diversified recreation area. To the of the City. Tables and fireplaces are and falling leaves open views not seen during the summer months. ® Valley of the Vapors $1.50 Please assist Rangers to protect Park (include 30 cents for postage) features and allow others to appreciate Bath Rates, mimeograph FREE the Park by... Physical Therapy Rates, leaving rocks, flowering plants, and mimeograph FREE animals unmolested. Flower Blooming Periods, ® keeping your pets on a leash. mimeograph FREE observing the posted campground Bird Checklist, mimeograph FREE regulations regarding quiet hours and Reptile Checklist, mimeograph FREE sanitation. Mammal Checklist, mimeograph.... FREE using trash bags. O Amphibian Checklist, mimeograph.. FREE putting potential litter in the proper r ® Composition of Thermal and Cold Water containers. HOT Springs, mimeograph FREE Geology of Hot Springs, SPRINGS mimeograph FREE PARKS AND FORESTS Your check or money order should be National Park made out to the Eastern National Park and When you are enjoying yourself, Monument Association. Address your re­ what difference does it make if you quests to Hot Springs National Park Infor­ are in a National Park or a National mation, P.O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, AR, Forest? Both offer outstanding recrea­ 71901. tional opportunities and special facili­ ties and services to enhance your visit. Few people are hurt visiting the Park, but Differences are in concept — those who are will assure you it's no way which determines the way they are to enjoy a vacation. So... managed. National Forests are man­ Drive defensively to avoid automobile aged as renewable natural resources — accidents. Be especially careful to keep timber, forage, water, wildlife. Na­ tional Parks are set aside to be pre­ speed low enough to negotiate sharp served, as they are, in perpetuity. curves, take steep grades, and consistently National Forests are managed stay on your side of the road. for your benefit by the Forest Ser­ Poisonous snakes are very uncommon; vice, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1 nevertheless, keep alert when clambering The National Park Service is a bureau in rocks. of the U.S. Department of the In­ Yellow jacket stings cause severe terior. ® reactions in many people. Included in the National Park Learn to recognize and be alert for System are great natural areas, as poison ivy. Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Lake- Watch your children around Gulpha shores, Rivers and Riverways. The System also includes prehistoric and Creek. It can rise quickly and foot-cutting historic areas, as Monuments, Memo­ I have a SUPER visit rocks project from the creek bed. rials, Memorial Parks, Historic Sites, Elderly visitors should be aware of Historical Parks, Battlefields and Bat­ Safely limited agility and reduced strength which tlefield Sites. "National" is generally Use makes them prone to trips and falls. part of their title. Preserve National Park Service •••*** Enjoy U.S. Department of the Interior this Resource

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