Mountain Vacation Courtney and I have returned from our Arkansas vacation. (We were originally headed to Gulf Shores, AL, but Hurricane Ivan completely wiped Gulf Shores off of the map.) We vacationed in Hot Springs for two days and then we headed north. We drove through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest and through the mountainous Ozark National Forest to reach Eureka Springs. We spend two nights at a wonderful Bed & Breakfast called 1884 Bridgeford House. Eureka Springs is a nineteenth century Victorian mountain village. The historic district is comprised of steep, winding streets, lined with shops and restaurants. It's a wonderful place to visit.