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“Red, White & You” Picnic in the Park July 4th

Friends of Hot Springs National Park (FHSNP) and the National Park Service are hosting “Red, White & You,” a free, family-focused old fashion patriotic “Picnic in the Park” on July 4, from 10:30–3:00, on Arlington Lawn. All are invited to dress in red, white, and blue. Family activities include a bounce house, games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and educational exhibits by National Park staff. Appearing on our stage: Angie Ezekiel/Sylvia

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July 4 Fireworks On the Lake

The annual free public Independence Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Thursday, July 4, at dark. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge opposite the Clarion Hotel. The fireworks will be synched with music again this year on radio station 97.5 FM US97 when you watch the

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Tarot: Death/Rebirth: XIII

By Michelle Crandell Disoriented, the Fool walks through a field in Winter. His last experience, the Hanged Man, left him with an inexplicable sense of loss. “Why do I have to let go of so much to continue my journey?” As if to answer his question, a skeleton in black armor rides up on a white horse. Death. “Have I died?” asks the Fool. “What you have experienced is a

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Incandescent: Poems by Kai Coggin

By Erin Wood Our lights burn brighter as we hold ourselves and others to the flame of truth, and Hot Springs’ Kai Coggin shows us what it means to become more luminous through her third full-length poetry collection, Incandescent. Forthcoming from Sibling Rivalry Press on June 19, the book release will take place at 6:30 that evening at Wednesday Night Poetry at Kollective Coffee + Tea in downtown Hot Springs.

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Behind the Scenes of the June Cover

Photo by Bob Nagy For our June cover, we tapped into the extensive database of Hot Springs Music Festival photos taken by the very talented photographer and Hot Springs Music Festival fan, Bob Nagy. He came up with several beauties and we chose this one for the drama and intensity portrayed by the musician. It’s almost possible to “feel” his angst! Unfortunately, we don’t have a sound button to push,

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect