20: Hot Springs National Park: Healing Waters

Today, we’re heading to the healing waters of Arkansas to visit a place where history and nature meet — Hot Springs National Park!  The 16th busiest U.S. national park, this park was host to over 2.5 million visitors in 2023.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology and some of the living organisms of the thermal waters, and have some recommendations for exploring the park and surrounding area.  

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Hot Springs National Park! 

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm  

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