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“Take a HIKE” – An Evening Hike at Gulpha Gorge Campground

Submitted by Lindsey Tugman, Online Producer for Today's THV

Monday, June 11th, 2012, 1:37pm

“Take a HIKE” – An Evening Hike at Gulpha Gorge Campground

Hot Springs, AR— Hiking in Hot Springs National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience. It is a great way to both see and experience the park. Come and take a hike with a park ranger and learn about this unique place that we call Hot Springs National Park. Meet the park ranger at the Gulpha Gorge Campground’s Amphitheater. This will be 1.5 mile hike (round trip).The Gulpha Gorge Trail winds up the mountain to meet Hot Springs Mountain Trail and Goat Rock Trail. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water to drink; and a flashlight.

Gulpha Gorge Campground is located on U.S. Hwy 7-S, a short distance off U.S. Hwy 70 East on the eastern edge of Hot Springs. The amphitheater is located at the north end of the campground. All programs are free and weather-permitting. For more information, call 501-620-6715.

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Keeping a Nature Journal at Hot Springs National Park

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 27th, 2012, 9:02am

Keeping a Nature Journal at Hot Springs National Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR: Sunday, May 27 at Gulpha Gorge Amphitheater at 7:30p.m. Art supplies for sketching nature scenes will be provided.

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About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 395 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

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Hot Springs National Park begins summer hours

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, 10:02am

Hot Springs National Park begins summer hours

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Starting Friday, May 25, Hot Springs National Park will begin extended summer hours at its visitor center and store. The operating hours at the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center and Museum, located at 369 Central Avenue, will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Bathhouse Row Emporium inside the Lamar Bathhouse, located at 515 Central Avenue, will also be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Also starting May 25, the regular program schedule will change. There are activities for adults, children and families, and people looking for a lunch-time fitness walk. Daily programs start at the Fordyce Bathhouse.

Daily

10 a.m. Fordyce Bathhouse Tour

11:30 a.m. Junior Ranger Program (outside Maurice Bathhouse)

12 noon Lunch Time Fitness Walk

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e-Day 2012 slated for May 20 at Farmers Market Pavilion

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 11:40am

e-Day 2012 slated for May 20 at Farmers Market Pavilion

HOT SPRINGS -- The Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission will host the fifth Annual "e-Day" from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the Farmers Market Pavilion, 121 Orange Street. e-Day showcases nearly one hundred environmentally-conscious businesses and groups, non-profits and places of worship offering products, advice and information related to the “e’s” of energy efficiency, education, entertainment, environment, and the earth. Admission is free.

The event will feature live music from local resident and international entertainer Roy Rivers, well-known for his John Denver tribute performances; refreshments by T&V's Ice Cream & More and Green Herb; and a large youth activity area sponsored by the Garland County 4-H Program with games, petting zoo, and a Reel Kids casting competition. Other vendors will offer energy-saving ideas and earth-friendly products for purchase.

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Ten properties nominated to Historic Register

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 5th, 2012, 10:18am

Ten properties nominated to Historic Register

LITTLE ROCK—The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program nominated 10 Arkansas properties to the National Register of Historic Places when it met April 4, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced today.

Properties nominated to the National Register are:

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Hot Springs launches "True Cost of Litter" study

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 1:49pm

Hot Springs launches "True Cost of Litter" study

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- Hot Springs has been chosen by Keep America Beautiful as one of only ten cities in the United States to launch a pilot litter study into the "True Cost of Litter." The study will ask every business, organization, place of worship and the like in Garland County to take about three minutes to fill out an online form at www.hotspringsgreen.org that will assist in the assessment of the hidden cost that every citizen in the county pays, both directly and indirectly.

This study will help Hot Springs and Garland County government along with companies and organizations to plan ahead and develop new strategies to deal with this "Quiet, well-camouflaged monster that is eating away at our community's limited funds," Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission Executive Director Adam Roberts stated.

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Explore Arkansas with Chuck Dovish

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 11:19am

One winning family to be chosen for excursion; entries accepted at www.aetn.org/engage

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Fans of the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s (AETN) “Exploring Arkansas,” with host Chuck Dovish, now have the opportunity to win a family outing with Dovish that will be filmed for possible future use in the series.

A winning family (up to six family members) will be chosen at random to spend a day with Dovish as he tapes a family-friendly episode of “Exploring Arkansas.” Dovish will aim to introduce the family to some of his favorite places and activities suitable for all ages, in turn allowing them to explore Arkansas with him.

Contest winners will be treated to a hike or similar activity at a location of Dovish’s choosing on a weekend. The outing will be filmed by an AETN production crew and segments may be used for an upcoming episode of “Exploring Arkansas.”

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