Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person, so everyone can listen together! Your journey begins at Hot Springs Mountain, where you'll discover the rich history of the park and its ancient thermal springs. As you ascend to Hot Springs Mountain Tower, take in panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains and learn how this landscape became a health tourism hotspot in the 19th century.
Next, enjoy the peaceful drive along North Mountain, a scenic route with serene forest views. Stop at Gulpha Gorge Trail, where you'll hear stories of the Civilian Conservation Corps and their work preserving the park during the Great Depression. Then, visit Goat Rock Trail for stunning vistas and learn about the park's fascinating geology.
Pause at Happy Hollow Spring, once famous for its healing waters, before reaching the West Mountain Lower Overlook for a breathtaking view of the town below. This tour blends history, nature, and scenic beauty, offering a perfect way to experience Hot Springs National Park at your own pace.
