New edition of Litton's original of 1990 with some 135 more pages. Covers 100 hot springs and 86 additional hikes. A surprisingly small ($2.) price increase. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Scattered from the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the dry desert lakebeds of the Alvord Desert, the hot springs of Washington and Oregon provide some of the most unique vacation opportunities in the western United States. This guide describes 40 of the region's best soaks, including firsthand descriptions of each soaking location, along with detailed maps and directions, best seasons to visit, and intriguing histories and legends. Whether you're searching for a family hot springs resort with all the conveniences or an isolated natural thermal pool miles from civilization, Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs will guide you to a truly memorable escape from the ordinary.
Also available is Gersh-Young, Marjorie. Hot Springs & Hot Pools of the Northwest: Jason Loam's Original Guide. rev. ed. (illus.) 200 p. 1995. pap. 16.95 (0-9624830-7-9). The definitive, comprehensive guidebooks to where you can go & put your body in hot water. Reliable directions & accurate maps make it easy to get to these places & hundreds of photographs help show you what to expect when you get there. Descriptions of natural, undeveloped hot springs include information about the general environment, types of soaking pools & their temperatures, bathing suit customs, distance to campgrounds, RV parks & other services. Descriptions of commercial geothermal establishments include information about the surroundings, pool sizes, water temperature & chemical water treatment, bathing suit customs, handicap accessibility, plus available services & amenities on the premises & distance to those services off premises. In addition to natural mineral water locations, these books also include rental tub establishments & naturist resorts. Southwest includes: Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Baja (Mexico), Arizona, New Mexico & Texas. Northwest includes: Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, & states East of the Rockies. Available from: Aqua Thermal Access, 55 Azalea Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone & FAX 408-426-2956.
Fully updated and revised, Hiking Mount Rainier is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Featuring everything from developed hot springs resorts to isolated mountain pools, this newly revised guide covers the publicly accessible hot springs in Montana and Wyoming. Clear directions are given to each hot spring along with historical notes, nearby attractions, accommodations, and soaking regulations in Yellowstone National Park.
Hiking Nebraska features detailed hike descriptions, miles and directions, trailhead GPS coordinates, and informative maps for 45 of the greatest hikes in the cornhusker state. Hikes will take readers through the wide-open grasslands, rugged cliffs and canyons, and towering buttes that comprise the diverse natural beauty of Nebraska. From the wooded bluffs near the Missouri River to the badlands of the western half of the state, discover the plethora of hiking trails that might just be Nebraska’s best kept secret.
A complete guide to hiking and traveling in Eastern Oregon, including the Wallowa Mountains, Steens Mountain, and the high desert country east of Bend.
The Idaho Soaktennial Trail Official Guidebook (The Hot Springs Trail Part 4 of 4) The Idaho Soaktennial Trail is an 1,100 mile long-distance backpacking route that shadows the Idaho Centennial Trail. The ICT is a long-distance National Scenic Trail that spans south to north across the entire state of Idaho, however, it has not yet been fully signed or developed and many of its miles still remain wild. The Idaho Soaktennial Trail route described in this guide contains many alternates, detours, reroutes, and updates that have been made to the ICT and diverges often from the traditional route to visit remote summits, idyllic resupply towns, historic resorts, and wilderness Hot Springs. This Official Guidebook provides you with a full set of detailed and updated maps plus complete logistics of the trail. It addresses safety concerns, offers first-hand advice and tips, gives resupply options, highlights hot and cold spring water sources, and includes many official options to visit lakes, campgrounds, and other nearby features along the way. Idaho has more natural Hot Springs than any other US state and the Soaktennial Trail will take you to 51 of them. The Idaho Soaktennial Trail was pioneered solely by its author and first successfully thru-soaked in 2014.
An illustrated guide to 112 hot springs and 100 nearby hikes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Entries include general descriptions, directions, and notes on temperature, contacts, difficulty of hike, and elevation gain. Particularly useful are notes on whether the area requires a Trail Park Pass (Oregon and Washington) or a Recreation User Pass (Idaho). This edition contains 18 new hot springs and new maps which are easier to read. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR