https://www.nps.gov/hosp News releases from Hot Springs National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-advance-site-visit-for-interested-concessioners.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:08:00 EST The National Park Service has scheduled a one-day site visit on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, for organizations interested in bidding on the new ten-year Concession Contract No. CC-HOSP002-27 to provide traditional bathhouse and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park here. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-advance-site-visit-for-interested-concessioners.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/maurice-gaoa-groundbreaking.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:09:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Maurice Bathhouse rehabilitation project at Hot Springs National Park, marking a major milestone in the preservation of one of the park’s most iconic historic structures. The project is made possible through an investment of $31.6 Million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/maurice-gaoa-groundbreaking.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hike-to-health-announcement-2024.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:49:00 EST In partnership with CHI St. Vincent – a regional health network serving central and southwest Arkansas – Hot Springs National Park is thrilled to introduce a seasonal health promotion program series called “Hike to Health.” The first event will be held on Sat., April 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Whittington Park. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hike-to-health-announcement-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/experience-the-total-eclipse-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:53:00 EST Hot Springs National Park anticipates large crowds and heavy traffic in the days before, during, and after the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Starting Thursday, April 4, and extending through Monday, April 8, the park will host special events and community programs, and implement select road closures to ensure visitor safety and resource protection. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/experience-the-total-eclipse-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/feb-2024-rx-burns.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:23:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct prescribed burns on portions of Hot Springs Mountain on Monday, February 26 and West Mountain and a portion of Whippoorwill on Thursday, February 29, 2024, if weather conditions remain favorable. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/feb-2024-rx-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-conduct-hazard-tree-removal.htm Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:53:00 EST Beginning January 8, 2024, crews from Hot Springs National Park will be conducting hazard tree removal on all park-maintained roadways. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-conduct-hazard-tree-removal.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/whittington-creek-bank-stabilization-project-to-begin-october-13.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:29:00 EST For the next 6 months, crews will be working to restabilize the banks along Whittington Creek on the West side of Whittington Park. Work on the project will begin on Friday, October 13 and is expected to continue through March 11, 2024, while the historic rock walls along the bank are deconstructed, reinforced, and replaced. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/whittington-creek-bank-stabilization-project-to-begin-october-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-plant-magnolia-trees-on-bathhouse-row.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:01:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is dedicated to preserving the historic Magnolia Promenade and ensuring that the Southern Magnolia trees can continue to safely thrive for generations to come. Starting on October 15, five Southern Magnolia trees, Magnolia grandiflora, will be planted to replace five hazardous trees that will be removed. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-plant-magnolia-trees-on-bathhouse-row.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-hot-springs-water-festival.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:01:00 EST Hot Springs National Park will host the Hot Springs Water Festival on October 7th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on the Arlington Lawn near historic Bathhouse Row. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-hot-springs-water-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2023-artist-in-residence.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:30:00 EST Hot Springs National Park has selected Sofie van Doorn as the 2023 Artist-in-Residence (AIR). van Doorn is a contemporary dancer and choreographer and will be the park’s first such artist selected as an AIR. Since the program’s inception in 2004, the park has hosted 65 different artists, poets, musicians, ceramicists, weavers, quilters, photographers, and writers from across the nation. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2023-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-at-hot-springs-national-park-this-week.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:24:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct a prescribed burn on portions of Hot Springs Mountain on Wednesday March 15, 2023, depending on weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-at-hot-springs-national-park-this-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/fordyce-bathhouse-visitor-center-to-close-for-new-exhibit-installation.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:30:00 EST The Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum at Hot Springs National Park will close on Tuesday, January 17 and remain closed through mid-February 2023. During this time, National Park Service staff and contractors will install new interpretive exhibits inside the facility. The visitor center lobby will remain open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/fordyce-bathhouse-visitor-center-to-close-for-new-exhibit-installation.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/happy-hollow-to-undergo-maintenance.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:24:00 EST Beginning Monday, September 12 and continuing through Wednesday, September 14, the cold spring water jug fountain located on Fountain Street will be temporarily out of service for maintenance upgrades. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/happy-hollow-to-undergo-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/whittington-spring-temporarily-shut-down-for-maintenance.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:38:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, September 7 and continuing through Friday, September 9, the cold spring water jug fountain located on Whittington Ave. will be temporarily out of service for maintenance upgrades. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/whittington-spring-temporarily-shut-down-for-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/npld-2022.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:59:00 EST Hot Springs National Park will host “The Battle of Downtown”- a trash cleanup competition on September 24th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm to celebrate National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/npld-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/20-sites-at-gulpha-gorge-campground-will-undergo-repairs.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:40:00 EST Starting August 29th and extending through September 30th, 20 sites at Gulpha Gorge campground will be undergoing much-needed repairs. Sites #25-44 will be closed for this time period and will all be repaved, leveled, and in some cases, lengthened to accommodate larger Recreational Vehicles (RVs). https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/20-sites-at-gulpha-gorge-campground-will-undergo-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-shut-off-of-thermal-springs.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:54:00 EST Beginning Monday, August 22, and continuing through Friday, August 26, thermal water service will be temporarily interrupted while contractors install new controls for the thermal water collection and distribution system. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-shut-off-of-thermal-springs.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/k9-officers.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:27:00 EST After 6 years with Hot Springs National Park, K9 Officer Konyak has officially retired. Konyak is a seven-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois and during his tenure with the National Park Service has become one of the most celebrated K9 rangers across the agency. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/k9-officers.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:59:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.1 million visitors to Hot Springs National Park in 2021 spent $154 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,200 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $208 million. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2022-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/trail-recovery-volunteer-events-2022.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:31:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is proud to announce three public volunteer events as part of the Trail Recovery Leaders Project. The three events are: - July 23rd, Trail trash clean-up - July 30 - Invasive plant species removal - August 6 - Graffiti removal from Hot Springs' historic stone overlooks. All events take place from 9am to 11:30am. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/trail-recovery-volunteer-events-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2022-artists-in-residence.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:43:00 EST Hot Springs National Park has selected four artists to participate in the 2022 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2022-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/happy-hollow-cold-water-fountain-closed-for-maintenance.htm Wed, 11 May 2022 12:01:00 EST Due to a break in the water line, the Happy Hollow Cold Springs Fountain located on Fountain Street, is closed for repairs. The timeframe for reopening the fountain is unknown at this time. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/happy-hollow-cold-water-fountain-closed-for-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-burn-on-sugarloaf-mountain-planned.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:06:00 EST Prescribed burn on Sugarloaf Mountain on Friday, March 4th. The only closure will be on the Sunset trail between Blacksnake Rd. and Cedarglades Rd. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-burn-on-sugarloaf-mountain-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/continued-road-maintenance-on-west-mountain.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:16:00 EST Hot Spring National Park West Mountain Road Extended Closure Monday, February 28 through Monday, March 14, 2022 for Continued Road Maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/continued-road-maintenance-on-west-mountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-breaks-visitation-records-in-2021.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:25:00 EST Hot Springs National Park had 2,162,884 recreational visits in 2021, topping the previous visitation record set in 1970. Additionally, the park surpassed 100 million accumulated recreation visits since reporting began in 1904. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-breaks-visitation-records-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:24:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations Monday, February 14 through Wednesday, February 16, 2022, depending on weather conditions. Controlled burns may be completed on Sugarloaf Mountain, Music Mountain and, if time and weather permit, Graves Gravel Pit on Whittington Avenue. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/prescribed-fires-planned-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/west-mountain-road-to-close-temporarily-for-culvert-replacement.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:53:00 EST West Mountain Road in Hot Springs National Park will close temporarily from Whittington Ave Entrance/Exit to Prospect Ave Entrance/Ext. beginning Monday, February 14 through Monday, February 28, 2022. This closure will allow contractors to replace drainage culverts from West Mountain Summit to the park boundary. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/west-mountain-road-to-close-temporarily-for-culvert-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/controlled-burn-in-february-at-hot-springs-national-park-graves-gravel-pit.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:54:00 EST Controlled Fire Burn at Hot Springs National Park Graves Gravel Pit Feb. 1st - Feb. 3rd. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/controlled-burn-in-february-at-hot-springs-national-park-graves-gravel-pit.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-spring-national-park-west-mountain-road-closed-tuesday-february-1-2-2022-for-road-maintenance.htm Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:50:00 EST Hot Spring National Park West Mountain Road Closed Tuesday, February 1 - 2, 2022 for Road Maintenance https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-spring-national-park-west-mountain-road-closed-tuesday-february-1-2-2022-for-road-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-campground-going-to-reservation-system.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:56:00 EST Starting February 1, 2022, Hot Springs National Park will begin accepting on-line reservations for all 40 sites at the Gulpha Gorge Campground. Interested campers can begin making reservations on February 1, 2022, by going to www.recreation.gov, visiting the park’s camping page on the website, or by calling 1-877-444-6667. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-campground-going-to-reservation-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/usgs-airborne-to-survey-hot-springs-national-park-thermal-water-recharge-zone.htm Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:31:00 EST Starting Wednesday, January 19, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will deploy a low-flying aircraft that will be visible to residents living near Hot Springs National Park (Park), as well as adjacent areas to the east of the park. The USGS is mapping aquifers in the areas surrounding Hot Springs National Park, in coordination with the National Park Service and Garland County, Arkansas, using a high-resolution airborne survey technique. The flights are expected to conclude by Thursday, January 20, depending on weather and flight conditions. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/usgs-airborne-to-survey-hot-springs-national-park-thermal-water-recharge-zone.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/controlled-fire-burn-at-hot-springs-national-park-graves-gravel-pit.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:00:00 EST There will be a controlled debris burn at Graves Gravel Pit from Monday, December 6th through Wednesday, December 8th. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/controlled-fire-burn-at-hot-springs-national-park-graves-gravel-pit.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-122nd-christmas-bird-count-on-sunday-december-19-2021.htm Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:00:00 EST Hot Springs National Park, in partnership with the local chapters of the National Audubon Society, Lake Catherine State Park, and the City of Hot Springs, will host its Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 19th, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-122nd-christmas-bird-count-on-sunday-december-19-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-bark-ranger-day-on-july-3rd.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:55:00 EST On Saturday, July 3rd, from 11:00am – 3:00pm on Arlington Lawn, Hot Springs National Park will be hosting BARK Ranger Day. This event is part of the park’s year-long celebration to commemorate its 100th anniversary as a national park. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-bark-ranger-day-on-july-3rd.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-opening-of-fordyce-visitor-center.htm Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:58:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, May 4th, Hot Springs National Park will re-open the Fordyce Bathhouse Museum and Visitor Center. Since the beginning of the pandemic, park staff have offered information and orientation on the front porch of the Fordyce, and these services will continue. Beginning May 4, the interior of the museum and visitor center will be open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-opening-of-fordyce-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/parks-for-pollinators-bioblitz-in-hot-springs-national-park.htm Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:03:00 EST Hot Springs National Park will be hosting a BioBlitz utilizing iNaturalist on May 1st and 2nd. There will also be a Pollinator Fair on Arlington Lawn from 11-3pm on the 1st. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/parks-for-pollinators-bioblitz-in-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-hosp-rfi.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EST Special Agents of the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch are seeking tips from the public to determine the circumstances related to the homicide of Paige Autumn White, a 32-year-old Caucasian female, in Hot Springs National Park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-hosp-rfi.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/libbey-physical-medicine-center-thermal-water-jug-fountain-to-close-temporarily.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 EST The thermal water jug fountain at the Libbey Physical Medicine Center at 500 Reserve Street will close temporarily beginning April 19, 2021. Hot Springs National Park staff and contractors are beginning a project to replace the roof on the Libbey Bathhouse and workers will need to close the area around it for safety. The fountain is expected to be closed for approximately 2 months or until the work is complete. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/libbey-physical-medicine-center-thermal-water-jug-fountain-to-close-temporarily.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2021-prescribed-fire-planned.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:54:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations between March 8 and March 19, 2021. Exact dates will be determined depending on favorable weather conditions and will be posted as soon as fire specialists make the determination to conduct a burn. Controlled burns may be completed along Blacksnake Road near Crabtree Cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/2021-prescribed-fire-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/celebrate100yearsofhotsprings.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:15:00 EST Hot Springs National Park turns 100 years old on March 4, 2021, and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the City of Hot Springs will deliver an official proclamation via horse-drawn carriage declaring March 4th as “Hot Springs National Park Day.” The Friends of Hot Springs National Park will provide birthday cupcakes from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on the front porch of the Fordyce Bathhouse (the park Visitor Center – 369 Central Ave.) Residents and visitors alike can also take their photos in a birthday-themed photo booth while they are there. The park will release a special anniversary video on social media in conjunction with the event at the Fordyce. For everyone’s safety, facemasks are required on federal lands and visitors are reminded to maintain social distancing wherever possible. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/celebrate100yearsofhotsprings.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/federal-mask-requirement.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/federal-mask-requirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-thermal-water-fountains-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:06:00 EST Thermal water service will be temporarily interrupted to inspect the main thermal water reservoir from January 26 to February 4. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-thermal-water-fountains-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/holiday-closures-2020.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2020 06:56:00 EST Bathhouse Row Emporium in the Lamar Bathhouse will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th. The store will reopen with regular business hours on December 26th. The Fordyce Visitor Center will resume visitor services also on December 26, although the building remains closed to the public due to Covid-related public health concerns. Both also will close January 1 and resume services January 2, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/holiday-closures-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-100th-anniversary-celebrations-in-2021.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:30:00 EST Hot Springs National Park invites the public and park partners to join in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hot Springs’ designation as a national park. To celebrate this historic milestone, the park is planning a series of monthly and year-long events in conjunction with the City of Hot Springs, Visit Hot Springs, Friends of Hot Springs National Park, and other partners. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-announces-100th-anniversary-celebrations-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-hosp-case-update-11192020.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 EST Following an investigation by a team of US Park Rangers and Special Agents of the National Park Service (NPS) Investigative Services Branch, a man has been sentenced to serve 166 months in federal prison for assault and weapons violations in Hot Springs National Park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-hosp-case-update-11192020.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/sunset-and-pullman-trail-closures.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:54:00 EST The Pullman and Sunset Trails are closed to visitors due to a small fire which occurred this morning. The Pullman Trailhead parking area at the end of Pullman Ave is also closed. Please exercise caution and be aware of emergency vehicles and fire personnel who are still working in the area. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/sunset-and-pullman-trail-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/partial-closure-of-pullman-trail.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:55:00 EST The Pullman Trail will be closed to bicyclists on Saturday, November 14 through approximately 3 pm on Sunday, November 15 due to the Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/partial-closure-of-pullman-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/pullman-trail-opens-to-mountain-bikers-and-hikers.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:30:00 EST Hot Springs, Ark. - The National Park Service, together with the City of Hot Springs and Visit Hot Springs, announce the opening of the new Pullman Trail. This 0.65-mile trail connects hikers and mountain bikers from downtown Hot Springs to the Northwoods Trails through a section of Hot Springs National Park. Parking is available at the trailhead, located at the end of Pullman Avenue. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/pullman-trail-opens-to-mountain-bikers-and-hikers.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-reopen-gulpha-gorge-campground.htm Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hot Springs National Park continues to increase recreational access and visitor services. Beginning May 29th, the Gulpha Gorge Campground and Public Restrooms on Bathhouse Row will be open. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-reopen-gulpha-gorge-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-increasing-access-to-visitor-services.htm Fri, 22 May 2020 05:56:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Hot Springs National Park is increasing some recreational access and visitor services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-increasing-access-to-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-further-modifying-park-operations-to-implement-health-guidance.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:47:00 EST In addition to the previously announced restrictions on public access to the Fordyce Visitor Center and the park administrative offices, as of April 2, 2020, Hot Springs National Park also will restrict use of the Gulpha Gorge campground, including the restrooms and picnic area. Those currently registered to camp in Gulpha Gorge will be asked to leave their campsites by Friday, April 3. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-further-modifying-park-operations-to-implement-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-shutdown-of-thermal-water-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:29:00 EST Thermal water service will be temporarily interrupted to repair a main water line on Bathhouse Row. Service will resume Friday, April 3. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/temporary-shutdown-of-thermal-water-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:41:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, 2020, the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum is closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, outdoor areas of the park, including all trails, the Grand Promenade, and the park campground, will remain open for hiking and recreation. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/celebrate-arkansas-archeology-with-hot-springs-national-park-march-7-2020.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:09:00 EST The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Arlington Lawn. We are partnering with the Arkadelphia Research Station of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society, and Ouachita National Forest to bring information and broaden the public's interest and appreciation for Arkansas's archeological resources and to encourage the public's participation in conservation and preservation efforts. Planned activities include: - Arlington Hotel display - Twine bracelet making - Petroglyph and/or pictograph wall activity - Trash box activity - Penny analysis / Archeology laboratory activity - Reconstructing vessels activity (on paper print-outs) - Mini-sandbox excavation activity - Chronology/ timeline activity - Earn a Junior Ranger Archeology Badge - Teaching collection displays https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/celebrate-arkansas-archeology-with-hot-springs-national-park-march-7-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-visitor-center-2019-holiday-hours-of-operation.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:00:00 EST Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center, located at the Fordyce Bathhouse on Bathhouse Row, will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24 and Christmas Day, December 25 and reopen on Thursday, December 26 at 9 a.m. On Tuesday, December 31 the Visitor Center will close at 2 p.m. and will be closed on January 1, New Year’s Day and reopen on January 2 at 9 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-visitor-center-2019-holiday-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/final-rulemaking-will-provide-new-access-to-national-park-national-park-service-to-allow-bicycles-on-new-trail-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:00:00 EST The National Park Service has published a regulation allowing the park superintendent to permit bicycles on a 0.65-mile trail connection within the park. This new trail will connect hikers and bicyclists with an extensive network of recreational trails in the City of Hot Springs’ neighboring park. The park service, in partnership with the city and Visit Hot Springs, and with technical assistance from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), will construct the trail extending north from a trailhead at Pullman Avenue and connecting to ongoing trail development at the city’s Northwoods Urban Forest Park. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/final-rulemaking-will-provide-new-access-to-national-park-national-park-service-to-allow-bicycles-on-new-trail-at-hot-springs-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-christmas-bird-count-on-sunday-december-29-2019.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:04:00 EST Hot Springs National Park, in partnership with the local chapters of the National Audubon Society, Lake Catherine State Park, and the City of Hot Springs, will host its Christmas Bird Count on Sunday, December 29, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-host-christmas-bird-count-on-sunday-december-29-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-mitigate-hazardous-trees-on-west-mountain-road-on-oct-15-16-2019.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:40:00 EST Hot Springs National Park will begin hazardous tree removal from West Mountain on October 15 and 16, 2019. During this time, West Mountain Road will be closed to through traffic. The park has commissioned an arborist to assist in determining which trees are considered hazardous along the trails and roadways within the park, including evaluating the health of the magnolia trees along Bathhouse Row. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-to-mitigate-hazardous-trees-on-west-mountain-road-on-oct-15-16-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/testing-returns-negative-legionella-results-at-park-water-related-services-at-quapaw-bath-and-spa-will-resume.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:53:00 EST Finalized Testing Returns Negative Legionella Results at Park. Public health officials and the park have cleared the Quapaw to resume all services. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/testing-returns-negative-legionella-results-at-park-water-related-services-at-quapaw-bath-and-spa-will-resume.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/services-suspended-due-to-potential-public-health-risks.htm Sat, 03 Aug 2019 10:28:00 EST Water-related services at Quapaw Bath and Spa closed due to preliminary bacterial findings. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/services-suspended-due-to-potential-public-health-risks.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/amendment-to-special-regulations-for-hot-springs-national-park-bicycle-use-open-for-comment.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:26:00 EST The National Park Service is in the final stages of a planning process to allow bicycle use on a new trail connection between the park and property owned by the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The new .65-mile trail would provide access to an extensive network of recreational trails in the City’s Northwoods Urban Forest Park. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/amendment-to-special-regulations-for-hot-springs-national-park-bicycle-use-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-hosts-territorial-arkansas-exhibit-territorial-arkansas-the-wild-western-frontier.htm Thu, 16 May 2019 10:15:00 EST Territorial Arkansas: The Wild Western Frontier, a traveling exhibit that tells the story of Arkansas Territory, will be displayed at Hot Springs National Park in the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center on May 17 through June 19, 2019, from 9 am until 5 pm daily. The traveling exhibit consists of 15 panels that explore the history of Arkansas Territory though the collections of the Arkansas State Archives and their branch archives, the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives in Powhatan and the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives in Washington. The exhibit is on loan from Arkansas State Archives Arkansas State Archives is a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage . https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-hosts-territorial-arkansas-exhibit-territorial-arkansas-the-wild-western-frontier.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-debris-pile-burn-april.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:50:00 EST Park will be burning accumulated debris that needs to be eliminated. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-debris-pile-burn-april.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-planning-to-conduct-prescribed-fire-until-march-1-2019.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:05:00 EST Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations between February 15 and March 1, 2019. Controlled burns may be completed on Sugarloaf Mountain in the Cedar Glades Road area; along Bull Bayou near the Crabtree Cemetery; along Pullman Avenue; and on park property off of Blacksnake Road. There may be areas of the park may be temporarily closed to insure public and fire fighter safety. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-is-planning-to-conduct-prescribed-fire-until-march-1-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/halloween-press-release.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:33:00 EST Costumed Halloween Celebration Held at HOSP https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/halloween-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-in-garland-county.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 12:49:00 EST Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Garland County https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-in-garland-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-and-asmsa-recognized-with-national-volunteer-award.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:24:00 EST Hot Springs National Park and Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) selected for receive national volunteer award; group will be honored during a joint National Park Service/National Park Foundation ceremony in Washington, DC on August 1.   https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/hot-springs-national-park-and-asmsa-recognized-with-national-volunteer-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/memorial-to-ranger-james-a-cary.htm Mon, 16 May 2016 11:49:00 EST Hot Springs, AR: Hot Springs National Park will unveil a monument in honor of the first National Park Service Ranger to be killed in the line of duty during a special ceremony, May 30, at 1 p.m. at the corner of Central Avenue and Reserve Street. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/memorial-to-ranger-james-a-cary.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/centennial-iron-ranger-challenge.htm Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:44:00 EST Hot Springs National Park challenges you to 100 Miles of Hiking, Paddling, or Biking! Do You Accept the Challenge? https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/centennial-iron-ranger-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/every-kid-in-the-park.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:08:00 EST Calling all 4th grader!!!! Help us celebrate the National Park Service birthday as we turn 100 years old in 2016! We want everyone to learn about national parks, but this is a special opportunity for fourth graders to act as important ambassadors. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/every-kid-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/national-park-week-2013.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:13:00 EST National Park Week 2013 will be celebrated April 20 to 28. Activities at Hot Springs National Park are all about enjoying the outdoors with walking, hiking, and playing! https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/national-park-week-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/parkpalooza.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST Does your child want to have fun? ParkPalooza 2013 will take place on the Arlington Lawn on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/parkpalooza.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/nps-signs-lease-with-vapor-valley-spirits-for-the-superior-bathhouse.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:03:00 EST The National Park Service today signed a lease with Vapor Valley Spirits Inc. to operate at the Superior Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/nps-signs-lease-with-vapor-valley-spirits-for-the-superior-bathhouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/request-for-proposals.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:05:00 EST Park solicits proposals for Maurice and Libbey Bathhouses https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/request-for-proposals.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/arlington-lawn-to-close-for-repairs.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:01:00 EST Arlington Lawn must close for rehabilitation and repair work. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/arlington-lawn-to-close-for-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/lease-negotiations-announced.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:59:00 EST Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Hot Springs National Park Superintendent Josie Fernandez announced that the National Park Service will enter into negotiations to lease the Hale and Superior bathhouses. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/lease-negotiations-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/park-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:58:00 EST A study completed by Michigan State University estimates that during 2010 visitors to Hot Springs National Park spent $89 million in association with their visit and that about $84.5 million of the total spent came from out of town guests. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/park-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/richard-ledbetter-book-signing.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:20:00 EST Hot Springs National Park and Eastern National will host a book signing for Richard Ledbetter, author of Witness Tree 1901, on Saturday, February 11th, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bathhouse Row Emporium, located inside the historic Lamar bathhouse. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/richard-ledbetter-book-signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/bathhouse-row-emporium-at-hot-springs-national-park-opens-december-2.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:55:00 EST Explore the new Bathhouse Row Emporium opening at Hot Springs National Park on Friday, December 2, 2011, located inside the Lamar Bathhouse lobby at 515 Central Avenue. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/bathhouse-row-emporium-at-hot-springs-national-park-opens-december-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/gulpha-gorge-road-to-be-closed-for-litter-cleanup.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:42:00 EST Hot Springs National Park will close Gulpha Gorge Road for litter cleanup Saturday, December 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/gulpha-gorge-road-to-be-closed-for-litter-cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-request-for-proposals.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service has issued an RFP (Request for Proposals) to solicit proposals from the private sector for long-term leases of three historic buildings in Hot Springs National Park--the Superior, Hale, and Maurice Bathhouses. https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-request-for-proposals.htm