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Arkansas National Parks are dedicated to preserving the parts of natural world that remain in the Arkansas wilderness. Outdoor adventurers will find plenty to do in all the five national parks in Arkansas. Most of these parks have a kind of quiet beauty and some good walking trails and campgrounds. The Ouachita National Forest is a wild area near Hot Springs covered in artificial lakes and undeveloped woodland where hunting, fishing, and boating is excellent. Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge and White River National Wildlife Refuge are important bird sanctuaries. Buffalo National River is America’s first national river. It offers plenty of campsites to make the maximum out of outdoor trip in Arkansas.
Arkansas National Parks Map Hot Springs National Park Blanchard Springs Caverns
The city of Hot Springs nearly surrounds its famous old park. Visitors will find 47 springs gushing millions of gallons water right in the heart of the historic downtown district. The Hot Springs National Park is well known for its globally renowned thermal springs. Bathhouses, hiking trails through forested mountain terrain and summer fun activities make this park one of the most visited destinations in Arkansas. There is a visitor center on Bathhouse Row. The NPS’s Gulpha Gorge Campground is located 2 miles northeast of Hot Springs along Gulpha Creek. Hot Springs National Park claims to be the oldest of America’s National Parks, a claim also made by Yellowstone National Park. It is also the smallest national park in Arkansas.
Hot Springs National Park
Blanchard Springs Caverns in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas are one of the state’s most amazing scenic attractions. The phantasmagoric rock formations found in locations such as the Soda Straw Room and the Coral Pool are unforgettable sights and potent reminders of nature’s endless wonder. Three guided interpretive tours are offered by the Forestry Service which takes visitors through different sections of the caverns. Reservations are non-compulsory for the Dripstone and Discovery Trail tours, but are still a good idea, particularly in the summer, or for larger parties of visitors. Blanchard Springs Caverns has a constant year-round temperature of 58° F, and nearly 100% relative humidity, so lightweight jacket and low-heeled shoes with good traction are recommended.
Blanchard Springs Caverns
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