From 1915 to about 1930 Hot Springs, Arkansas was equivalent to Orlando, Florida today. It was the place to go if you were rich or poor. Although there are many hot springs throughout the US, the water from these springs was thought to have medicinal qualities superior to any other hot spring water because of its purity, it's mineral content, and the heat source (radioactivity [very small amounts]) of the water. There were 21 bath houses (think spas) in operation that catered to all walks of life. Some of them are still in operation today and 100,000 "baths" are taken in the hot springs each year.
We toured a restored bath house, took a small hike to several hot springs (the water was almost too hot to touch), and went to an observation tower. We also filled up some water jugs using the free spigots they have throughout the town. I'm hoping the water has special mineral qualities to heal Bria from her picky food issues and her stubbornness. Better yet, perhaps it will heal me from getting so aggravated by both of those.
2 comments:
love you all and am so glad you are having such a great time!!! Hopefully the mineral water just helps everyone relax and HAVE fun!!! love y'all
I want a mineral hot springs bathhouse in Ashburn! Perhaps you can use some of that water to swish out the sewage drain?? :)
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