Hot, Hot, Hot Springs

We parked at the Visitor’s Center where rvs are allowed to park free and leave the generator running. Good thing as it was 105 degrees and the animals needed the AC. It’s just a short walk from there to Bathhouse Row.

People bring jugs to fill with the hot mineral water here. Joselyn filled a small water bottle with it.

Bathhouse Row

Joselyn coming out of one of the Bathhouses after checking out their prices. Decided it was too hot for a hot bath anyway.

Forsyth Bathhouse, which is the Nat. Park Visitor’s Center and open for free tours.

Detail of tile on the roof dome

People relaxing in the lobby

The women’s bathing room

The men’s bathing room with DeSoto fountain...much more ornate than the ladies’ area....wonder why.

Stained Glass Ceiling above the fountain

I’ll bet folks really needed a bath by the time they arrived back then.

Painting by an Artist-in-Residence....reminded me of someone on the forum

One of the hot springs the city is named for

And something else the city is known for

Next post will be of the scenic route through western AR & eastern OK....will try to post soon.