31 July 2013
Hot Springs National Park is one of those places that
everyone should visit. Yes it is a bit touristy, its hot (in the summer, very
hot) a bit over priced for some things but we did enjoy ourselves very
much. After we parked Tricera- Pod (trailer)
at Gulpha Gorge Campground, which by the way is one of the best National Parks
campgrounds ( more about this site on our camping adventures blog) we strolled
into town for our tour. We were just in time for a Ranger led tour and she was
very informative. We strolled along the Promenade were once the rich and famous
showed off their latest fashions and tested the 140 degree waters coming right
out of the ground.
After touring the
visitor center and taking pictures of all the old spa's along the street it was
time for our spa treatment. With only
two to choose from we decided on the Quapaw spa. We did stop at the other spa
center but there were a few too many old creepy men (attendants) hanging around
so we moved on the Quapaw. Sandee got the full Monte, message, facial, private
bath etc. We wanted to do a couples treatment but there were no more openings.
So I took in the bath and the steam cave. If you want to treat yourself this is
the place, but be prepared to dish out a few coins for this treatment. If you
just want to take the bath it is cheap. The bath's has four separate pools from
89-104 degrees. The attendants on had make sure you have plenty of cold water
to drink as well.
All in all it was a
great experience and we do plane to re-visit Hot Springs National Park, but when the weather is not so
hot.
Quapaw bath where we took the waters
Ranger led tour at one of the open springs, 140 degree's
Promenade where the ladies showed off
Hot water cascading down hill into a pool
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