Arkansas

I visited Arkansas a couple of years ago and left with a mixed view of the place. We spent a few days in total in the state, most of which was spent in the town and national park of Hot Springs. A strange place as the national park effectively was a town. The architecture of the place was very 'Victorian' and reminded me of British seaside resorts. Inside the houses were hot baths which were believed to improve your health...at a cost. I can't remember the exact cost but I didn't frequent any partly due to the cost. Cold 'mineral' water was also available on request from taps in the street which was nice and I did see locals I think with great big buckets ...  Read the complete review

Arkansas may be famous for it's politcal history, it's the home state of Bill Clinton and it's Capital Little Rock became famous in 1957 when an attempt was made to ban nine black children from the segregated Central High School and the nationalguard was called in to escort them into the school. However Arkansas has two of the most beutiful and relatively unknown national parks. Hot Springs National Park has springs of 143 degrees that mix with natural reservoirs to create an ideal temperature. The park is nestled between two peaks in the Ouachita Mountains, about an hour south of Little Rock. Lodging and bathing costs rise to match the tourist ...  Read the complete review