Renowned for its natural thermal springs and possible healing powers, Hot Springs today offers a family-friendly mix of activity. Spend a few days, and you’ll discover scenic mountains, baseball and gangster lore, quartz mines, an inventive culinary scene and a $1 million treehouse. The hot springs? They–and the historic bathhouses–are the centerpiece of downtown Hot Springs National Park.

My story and photos, “Fun and wellness in Hot Springs, Arkansas,” were inspired by a media visit and published in Loop North Chicago. Enjoy!