Vaughan-Palmer House

Stunning!! Don’t miss this! 🌷🌷🌷

Don't miss out! Come visit Hot Springs!

Arkansas Town Makes Forbes 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024 Arkansas Town Makes Forbes 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024

COMING SOON! Opening Day at Oaklawn is December 8th! Make your race season plans soon!!

Vaughan-Palmer House The Vaughan Palmer House was built in 1902 and is registered in the Quapaw-Prospect Historic Distric

Vote for Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens as 2023's Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens: Vote for your favorite botanical garden holiday lights!!

Legends of Haunt Springs | Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas for a relaxing spa vacation getaway in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, where you can enjoy hiking, shopping, boating, horse racing, sporting events, outdoor activities and much more.

Hot Springs was featured in the Chicago Tribune article "Through the Portal: Take a Dip into the Historic, Healing Past of Hot Springs," for its unique history as a world-renowned spa destination and its well-preserved historic bathhouses, which offer visitors a glimpse into the city's yesteryear charm! ✨

🛎️🛀🥞 Experience the historic portal that is Hot Springs with a stay at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, a dip in the thermal waters on Bathhouse Row, and a hearty all American breakfast at The Pancake Shop, where pancakes have been served up since 1940!

Read more 👉 https://www.chicagotribune.com/paid-posts/through-the-portal-take-a-dip-into-the-historic-healing-past-of-hot-springs/?prx_t=VZgIABWthAUCkQA&ntv_ui=0032f66d-4bb0-4072-8263-e7e8ca65b504&ntv_ht=-2sLZQA

This is a beautiful time of year here in Hot Springs! 🍂🍁 Settling down after Summer and right before Fall. The weather is wonderful!

“Traveling - it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

☀️⛰️ An endless sunset view is the perfect way to close out in Hot Springs National Park. A fiery bright sun dips below the lush Ouachita Mountains, casting a warm glow over the National Park and historic downtown. Rich hues, and mesmerizing colors paint a picture and tell the story - the hustle and bustle of city life surrounded by a park built on thermal water. 💧💙

📍 Find this view at the top of the Hot Springs Mountain Tower at sunset!

Start the new year off right! Even when you travel 🧘‍♀️

Is yoga part of your New Years resolutions?

About the Cover ... Local Artist Ernest Nipper by Gary Simmons
Among Hot Springs’ most productive resources in its art community is Ernest Nipper, a Camden native who returned to Arkansas in 1988 after a 32-year career as an executive for Illinois Bell System in Chicago.
He and his wife of 33 years, Rosemary, were avid volunteers for many of the city’s notable art functions.
He is one of the original founders of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, actively engaging for nearly 10 years in its organization, scheduling, and screening.
From the onset of the monthly Gallery Walks in 1989, Ernest and Rosemary volunteered for many years as gallery greeters. Nipper was also involved in the Hot Springs Jazz Festival and the Poetry Festival.
Nipper’s interest in art began as a child but was curtailed by high school athletics and, eventually a corporate career. After retirement and his return to Arkansas in 1988, Ernest’s volunteer work in the arts community put him in touch with the local artists who recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his own art.
He began his painting career in the early 90s, successfully showing his work in Hot Springs’ galleries, hanging work beside those who had mentored him.
As a result of his particular interest in the dynamics of color, Ernest’s art is recognized for its luminous landscapes, many with a panoramic sense of distance and atmosphere. The Hot Springs community owes him gratitude for his considerable role in the growth of its art scene.
Thanks to Ernest for this lovely artwork to start off our 31st year.
And thanks to Richard Stephens for his cover design.
Happy 2023!

Stunning! Don't miss it!

About the Cover ... “Venus of the Springs” Mural

When your city gives you gorgeous murals, the best thing an artsy magazine can do is showcase them on our cover. This beauty, titled “Venus of the Springs,” was barely dry when Jeremy Rodgers (Yes! Jeremy of our November cover) gathered up his cameras and headed our way.

He captured Venus in all her beauty and even got some snaps of Thomas Nagin and Patrick Cunningham, building owner and mural artist, respectively.

Then, of course, we called in Richard Stephens to design the layout (at the 11th hour AGAIN) and he put it all together in record time. We did have to make one small adjustment to his layout – see the bottom line? Well, that news came to us just before press time so a quick revision was in order. We are extremely grateful to the Arkansas Arts Council for this honor.

But I digress. While all this other stuff was transpiring, Leslie Fisher put pen to paper to fill in the details of Venus’ creation. Please see page 19 for the details.

Another cover, another hair-graying adventure, folks! We decided all this is too much work so we’ll not put out another cover til next year. (There’s a free Stubby’s Loaded Potato to the first person to comment on that.) Til next time . . . Thank you to all of you!

Please share our online issue of The Springs at www.thespringsmagazine.com.

Vaughan-Palmer house is right around the corner and perfect for a group! Get it booked!

Hot Springs is shining bright this season! Don’t miss the magic!

🎄 We are just a few weeks away from opening night for Holiday Lights—Nov 19th!!

🌟 Just a heads up—opening night and the day after Thanksgiving are selling out QUICK. If you want to visit one of those nights, now is the time to get your tickets! Tickets are limited for every night, but members may visit any night they wish with their membership card and ID.

Tickets can be purchased on our website at www.garvangardens.org While you’re there, check out our FAQ page for answers to your most frequently asked questions.

🎟 All tickets must be purchased in advance this year and are non-refundable and non-changeable. Please share this post to help us spread the word. 🗣

Don't miss this beautiful show!

We’re having a 👻Spooktacular👻 movie night every Thursday this month!🎃🧟‍♀️

Here we go! All the fun stuff is heading our way!

Racing Season begins December 9th! Check out the schedule and get yourself booked!

Did you hear?

We have added a record-breaking NINE NEW STAKES RACES, bringing our total to 45!

See the full schedule: https://bit.ly/3w6BWkY

📸 : Katie B.

Summer's not over yet!!

Sawyer Brown & Shenandoah Live at Magic Springs Theme & Water Park Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas for a relaxing spa vacation getaway in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, where you can enjoy hiking, shopping, boating, horse racing, sporting events, outdoor activities and much more.

Hot Springs Arkansas: "Take the Waters" and Soak Up the History Planning a visit to Hot Springs National Park? Read about the infamous history and all the fun things to do in Hot Springs Arkansas.

EXCITING NEWS!

Oaklawn's 2022-2023 season will be highlighted by a RECORD 45 stakes worth $13,750,000!

This includes NINE new stakes during the 68-day meet that begins Friday, December 9th!

Full schedule available here: https://bit.ly/3b6K79O

📸 : Coady Photography

Lots of local goodies! Don't miss out!

Love the new extended season! Start planning!

The countdown to racing is on! 🐎 Only six months left until Opening Day on Dec. 9. What are you looking forward to next season? oaklawn.com/racing