![]() The well-maintained trail leads you to this off-the-beaten-path destination. Olympic Hot Springs is a favorite for its peaceful and private setting, usually unoccupied because of the 2.5-mile hike to get there. This remote hot springs sits in Olympic National Park at the end of the Boulder Creek Trail-and it may be the most beautiful springs in the Pacific Northwest. Olympic Hot Springs | Port Angeles photo by Ken Reppart ![]() While you’re here, there are other spa services to indulge in like the popular warm wrap or traditional massage. Notable features at Carson Hot Springs are the antique claw-foot tubs filled with mineral water, pumped directly from the Wind River at 104 degrees. The original hotel, cabins and bath house are still used today. Word spread and the hotel was constructed so that more people could benefit from the healing powers of the springs. He brought her back to the property and, to their surprise, the spring provided immense relief. His wife had been suffering from neuralgia and he thought the waters may have healing properties. He saw the waters bubbling up from their natural springs, marked the spot and returned home to apply for an Indian Homestead claim for the site. Martin discovered this piece of property while on a hunting expedition. Old-world charm is the best way to describe this historic Victorian-era hot springs located along the Columbia River Gorge. Here our favorite places to take a dip.Ĭarson Hot Springs | Carson photo courtesy of Carson Hot Springs ![]() Some will appeal to those looking for a beautiful resort experience, while others can only be reached after trekking through the Olympic National Forest. We found hot springs destinations from the rustic and historical to the hidden and remote. With snow beginning to blanket the state of Washington, what better way to warm up than by taking a trip to a mineral hot springs. Written by Kelly Rogers | featured photo by Ken Reppart
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