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.

Early winter can be an awkward time of year for many avid outdoor enthusiasts. We've been hitting as many low elevation trails as we can possibly find because the higher elevations are at a transition ...

Conundrum Hot Springs is Colorado’s most primitive spot for a soak in heated mineral water. Hikers and snowshoers must endure a 9-mile, one-way trek up to 11,200 feet in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass ...

THE SESPE WILDERNESS — From the rock layer beneath the Los Padres National Forest, several hot springs bubble to the surface. But the Sespe Hot Springs, in the heart of the Sespe Wilderness, have a ...

Picture a steamy green pool on a California hillside, beckoning your sore muscles for a soothing dip. You put your toes in first, slowly submerging your body in the hot water. A cool breeze carries ...

Castle Hot Springs resort, located in the Sonoran Desert a little under an hour outside of Phoenix, utilizes natural resources to provide guests with a rejuvenating stay. Brent Coulter Shutterstock ...

PRE-PRODUCTION: (From left) Cassady Harris, Ben Bell and Matt Bell in the koji room surrounded by Japanese sugi wood. It’s where sake rice will go through the malting process. Credit: Brian Chilson ...

As autumn’s chill creeps into the Pacific Northwest, there’s no better time to sink into Oregon’s natural hot springs. On a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara ...

The Land of Enchantment is known for its diverse landscapes including vast deserts, mountain ranges and an abundance of geothermal hot springs. Now that spring is here, and a chill is still in the air ...