This Historic Park is Still PERFECT After 90 Years #travel #nationalforest #abandoned - Video

Join me, Dennis R Simpson, on a personal tour of one of my absolute favorite quick getaways: Iron Springs Roadside Park (Recreation Area) in the Ouachita National Forest!

Located right off Scenic Highway 7—and just 15 to 20 minutes from the West Gate of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas—this historic site features hand-carved stone walls, natural mineral springs, a historic CCC dam, quiet hiking connectors, and pristine creek views.

In this video, we cover:
00:00 - Introduction & History of Iron Springs
00:45 - Lunch Spot & Surrounding Trails (Short Mountain & Ouachita Trail)
02:10 - Testing the Water & Wildlife (Minnows, Brim, and Slipper Drops!)
03:30 - The Wooden Bridge & Starlink in the Woods
04:50 - Historical Marker: 1930s CCC Camp 741 & Mineral Springs
06:15 - Final Thoughts & Local Sponsor Shoutouts

???? Location: Iron Springs Recreation Area, Hwy 7 North, Jessieville, AR
???? Filmed on: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (4K 60fps)

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