Plunge into Health

Wow, yes we do! We have warm water during all seasons. Our community is most fortunate in that we have a pool filled with natural flowing mineral waters open year-round. It is named Evans Plunge and it attracts tourists world wide since it is the largest mineral water pool in the United States.

My husband and I use the water three times a week. Some of our time is spent chatting with tourists and locals, especially opportune while using the steam room, hot tubs or sauna. This week I met a woman from Colorado who brought her family to Hot Springs on their spring break. During their stay in our town they rented a cabin, spent one day at the Plunge, had eaten at restaurants, walked our lovely river walk through town, stopped at local shops, visited the Mammoth Site, the Wild Horse Sanctuary, and were considering a visit to Wounded Knee on the nearby Pine Ridge reservation.

No one can argue with me about the value of the Plunge to the entire community. When folks say to me that they will not go to the Plunge because the city bought it, my answer to them is, "If you boycott the Plunge you are hurting every business in our community which pay taxes, their employees and spread their money throughout Hot Springs.. If you love this town and want it to thrive, you will use the Plunge or bring your guests to the Plunge, volunteer at the Plunge or donate your ideas and talents and help Hot Springs be all it can be. Our town now owns the Plunge with the use of the water, more precious than gold. It is a treasure that most communities can only dream of owning, developing and supporting. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem and have no right to complain. Become a "Plunger" in any way that you can. Be proud of our natural, healing springs and plunge into health! If you do not take care of your health, who will?