After leaving Memphis, TN we headed into the great state of Arkansas. This was the first time for all of us. Goal: hit up Hot Springs National Park. This national park is interesting because it's a mixture of the typical nature you see in a national park, but it's also made up of buildings. The hot springs themselves had baths built on top of them decades ago and are quite luxurious!
We were able to get a great spot at Gulpha Gorge Campground within the national park. It's first come, first serve and we were blessed to find one on the river!
There was a wonderful four-mile hike (roundtrip) that took us into town where the baths were. The kids did great hiking it and so did Titus!
While we were not able to experience the actuals baths/spas themselves (the water was too hot for children), we learned a lot by taking part in the Junior Ranger program and walking the trails. We met a great man named John who was from Louisiana. We shared some southern birthday biscuits with he and his wife and they blessed us with some homemade Louisiana gumbo, which was delicious! Beau's 42nd birthday was a success to be complete with a key lime pie and some singing.
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