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 * LittleRock Hotsprings, Arkansas**

Having been placed in a reservation southeast of Hot Springs in the 19th century, on August 24, 1818, the Quapaw Indians ceded the land around the hot springs to the United States in a treaty. After Arkansas became its own territory in 1819, the Arkansas Territorial Legislature requested in 1820 that the springs and adjoining mountains be set aside as a federal reservation. Twelve years later, in 1832, the national reservation was formed by Congress, granting federal protection of the thermal waters and giving Hot Springs the honor of being the first “national park” to be designated for such government protection. The **Hot Springs Reservation** was set aside for public use as a park on June 16,1880.
 * HISTORY:** Hotsprings National park has a rich history, the park has prehistoric American Indian quarries. It was the destination of the Dunbar-Hunter-Expedition sent by Jefferson in 1804. Hotsprings national park was created on Aprl 20th 1921. It is also the smallest natioal park in the United States.[[image:283px-US_Locator_Blank_svg.png align="right" caption="Hot Springs National Park" link="Hotsprings National Park"]] Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto was the first Europeon to see what Native Americans referred to as the valley of vapors when he and his troops reached this place in 1541. Researchers say that many of Native American Tribes have been gathering to this [[image:hotsprings_048_l.jpg align="right"]]sacred valley for over 8,000 years to enjoy a nice hot bath either to heal the wounded or heal the weak. The explorers who found this place were Dr. George Hunter and William Dunbar they made an expidetion to the springs, they found a log cabin and a few rudimentary shelters used by people visiting the springs for their healing properties. In 1807 Jean Emmanual Prudhomme became the first settler of modern Hot Springs, although after he regained his health following two years of bathing in the hot water and eating local foods, he returned home to Louisiana. Not long afterward John Perciful and Isaac Cates arrived.


 * PARK PROFILE: Location:** Little Rock Garland County Arkansas USA
 * Nearest City:** Hotsprings
 * Coordinates:** ﻿  34.51361°N 93.05361°W
 * Area:** 5,550 Acres (22.46km)
 * Established:** March 4 1921
 * Visitors:** Over 1,000,000 (year)
 * Governing Body:** National Park Service
 * Popular Site:** Bathhouse Area

Hot Springs National Park, gets 56 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 3 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 109. On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Hot Springs National Park. The July high is around 94 degrees. The January low is 31. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 28 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The most common topographic features of the park are the rocky mountain slopes with their novaculite outcrops and lush creek valleys. These areas support mixed stands of oak and hickory interspersed with shortleaf pine on the more exposed slopes and ridgetops.
 * Enviromental Issues:** Hot Springs National Park surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs with a population of 33,000. Although some park boundaries are bordered by undeveloped forested lands, much of the park is adjacent to city streets and homes. These areas are subject to air pollution, exotic plant and animal species, and trash dumping. The park is an island of green in the developed downtown area. Resource inventories are currently underway to better prepare for the protection of the park's natural resources.

Thermal Baths & Day Spas- Nature's geological wonders are here: find natural hot and cold mineral springs, tour historic bath houses and visitors center, and indulge in modern full-service spa treatments.
 * Recreational Activities:** Outdoor Recreation & Water Sports - Bring your energy outside to play all year long: fresh mountain air, beautiful clear lakes for fishing and water sports, championship golf courses and four fantastic seasons.

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