Best Fall Colors in Hot Springs 2025 to See Now! | Dennis Simpson | Hot Springs Village AR

Описание: Experience the Best Fall Colors 2025 on a stunning road trip from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, north to Petit Jean State Park via the legendary Scenic Highway 7 in the Ouachita National Forest.
Join us for this narrated car tour as we travel through the vibrant Arkansas landscape, capturing peak fall foliage and exploring local landmarks. We cover everything from the beautiful Lake DeSoto area colors in HSV, to the small towns of Jessieville and Ola.

Discover the fascinating history of the *Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)* camps at Iron Springs and Hollis, which built the incredible stonework and original structures at **Petit Jean State Park**. See why Porsche of America named Highway 7 one of the **Top 10 Drives in North America**!

We take you all the way up Petit Jean Mountain to the *Palisades Overlook* for a breathtaking sunset view over the Arkansas River Valley. You'll get a unique drone view of the *Cedar Falls* waterfall, **Mather Lodge**, and the unique geology of this premier **Arkansas State Park**.

00:00 - Introduction & Sponsor Credits
00:42 - Driving North from Hot Springs Village (Map Overview)
01:32 - Hot Springs Village Fall Colors: Lake DeSoto Area
02:02 - Hot Springs Village: Four-Way Stop & Village Amenities (Midnight Tavern, Pickleball, DeSoto Golf Course)
03:55 - Hot Springs Village West Gate to Highway 7 & Sponsors (Brookshires, Walgreens, Ike Eisenhower)
04:45 - North on Highway 7: Cemetery, Clampetts Country Kitchen, Crystal Mines
05:22 - Blue Springs & Jessieville Approach
06:38 - Jessieville Amenities (The Shack, National Forest Visitor Center)
07:27 - History of Land Ownership (Warehouser, Dierks Timber)
08:26 - Entering Ouachita National Forest on Scenic Highway 7
09:56 - Iron Springs Creek & CCC Camp History
11:22 - Winona Trail & Lake Winona Water Supply
12:16 - CCC Legacy: Building Petit Jean State Park
13:33 - Hollis CCC Camp & Bear Creek Area
16:01 - Modern Gun Deer Season & Hunting (November 8th)
17:00 - Peak Fall Color Season in Hot Springs Village Area
18:53 - Curvy Mountain Drive on Highway 7 (Porsche Top 10 Drive)
20:50 - Arkansas Counties & Scenery
23:01 - Analyzing Mixed Forest Fall Colors (Pine, Oak, Sweet Gum)
24:48 - Petit Jean View in the Distance
25:27 - Nimrod Lake Area & Picnic Spot
27:33 - Arrival in Ola, Arkansas & Local Burger Spot (7T Quick Stop)
29:41 - Turning for Petit Jean Mountain Drive
31:25 - Arrival in Centerville & Golden Hour Photography Tip
36:00 - River Valley Colors & Agricultural Land
37:33 - Arkansas History: From Bear State to The Natural State
39:23 - The Legend of Petite Jean (Petite Jean Grave Site)
41:17 - Climbing Petit Jean Mountain (Elevation & Surrounding Peaks)
42:58 - CCC Stonework on Petit Jean Mountain
43:50 - Palisades Overlook & Viewpoint
44:19 - Petit Jean State Park Overview & Sponsors
45:26 - Cedar Falls Overlook (95-ft Waterfall)
47:30 - Lake Bailey, Visitor Center & Park Amenities
48:42 - Highway 7 as a Top 10 Drive (Dodge Vipers)
49:50 - Petit Jean Geology: Mushroom Rocks & Mather Lodge
50:18 - History of Petit Jean State Park (National Park Attempt, 1923 Establishment)
52:54 - CCC Construction at Petit Jean (Veteran's Company, Historic Register)
55:22 - Modern Renovations & Cabins
56:45 - Unique Features: Airport, Museum of Automobiles, Rockefeller Family
57:47 - Forest Fire & Wildlife Habitat
58:39 - Park Facilities, Lakes & Hiking Trails
1:00:46 - Final Viewing of Petit Jean State Park Fall Colors
1:05:53 - Closing Sponsor Credits & Promotions