Pack up the family and choose one of Hot Springs’ many beautiful trails for a day adventure.
By Diana Hampo
Life during a pandemic is hard and can get boring. But not in Hot Springs.
Recently I rallied the troops, my husband, our 17-year-old son and a friend, who is staying with us right now. We went down to the Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company on Broadway, across from the Farmer’s Market.
They rent bikes for just ten bucks an hour! You can explore downtown by bike or maybe check out the beautiful Hot Springs Greenway. The Greenway starts right across the street from the bike shop. It’s an easy ride with wonderful sculptures along the way and no traffic to contend with.
Most of the Greenway runs next to Hot Springs Creek which is lovely. Good news there are lots of benches and big rocks along the way, so it’s easy to take a break.
The Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company has bikes for everyone – kids, beginners and experts. I rode a lovely ole gal named Elizabeth, from the 60’s. She had three gears, a bell and a basket! I felt a little like Mary Poppins.
There are fancy bikes too, if that’s what you’re into. There’s even an e-bike. If you get tired of peddling just push a button and you keep on going.
Soon, owner Courier Coleman, explained, they will be adding Mountain Bikes for those ready to hit some of Hot Springs awesome trails.
A one-hour ride was perfect. But there’s also a Spring Water Tasting Tour. You get to peddle downtown with a tour guide and taste water from a number of the wonderful springs. I think that’s on the agenda for next weekend.
