Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? The Western United States is teeming with natural hot springs just waiting for you to discover them.

Darcie Mezek doesn’t mind a few more regulations as long as she’s able to enjoy her time at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. “It’s worth it for the rest and relaxation you get,” Mezek said on Saturday, the ...

Both Weir Creek and Jerry Johnson Hot Springs have been closed to would-be bathers. Both natural springs lie within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, which, like other public lands, has closed ...

The view from the outdoor bath at Kuroyu Onsen in the Nyuto hot spring resort in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, is seen in this June 1, 2020, file photo. (Mainichi/Shuji Furukawa) YAMAGATA -- Nyuto Onsen ...