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Hot Springs National Park

A Brief History of Hot Springs National Park

The area we now know as Hot Springs National Park, was first a territory of the United

States in 1803. It was part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1807, settlers came and soon realized it

was an area that had potential to be used as a health resort. A short time after, in the 1830s, log

cabins and a store was built to meet the needs of visitors. Today, thousands of people go to the

springs every year.

Nature and Science

Although the hot springs are the primary natural resource of the park, they have not been

preserved in their natural state. They have been managed to conserve the production of

uncontaminated hot water for public use. Hot Springs is primarily forested hills and valley.

Autumn brings out many bright colors to the area, but the wildflowers and blooming trees in the

spring are breathtaking. The park is also filled with area wildlife. There are no......

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