Banff Upper Hot Springs
An outdoor mineral pool beneath Sulphur Mountain, with a heritage bathhouse and views toward the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
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An outdoor mineral pool beneath Sulphur Mountain, with a heritage bathhouse and views toward the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Mineral soaking and a separate swimming pool sit within the cliffs of Sinclair Canyon in Kootenay National Park.
A natural hot spring in boreal forest, reached by a boardwalk across a warm-water swamp. The public bathing area is Alpha pool.
A large outdoor mineral pool fed by Yampah spring, with a warmer therapy pool in the town of Glenwood Springs.
A geothermal resort in Alaska’s interior, featuring an outdoor hot-springs lake, indoor heated pool and hot tubs.
Riverside soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls beside the South Fork Payette River near Lowman.
A small collection of spring-fed soaking spots and metal tubs on public land in central Nevada’s Big Smoky Valley.
A geothermal seawater spa set within a lava field, known for pale blue water coloured by silica.
A historic geothermal bathing pool at Hverahólmi near Flúðir, supplied by nearby hot springs.
A historic public bathhouse in Matsuyama, with bathing options and optional resting-room admission.
One of Kinosaki Onsen’s public bathhouses, with an outdoor bath framed by trees and a waterfall.
A thermal-pool complex with sulphur, rock and cascade pools amid gardens and alpine scenery.
Thermal water is channelled into two pools below a conservation campsite beside the Mohaka River.
A walk beside Kaitoke wetlands and regenerating kānuka forest leads to hot pools at a fork in Kaitoke Creek.
Carbonated mineral baths and a separate hot pool form the core of this Ukiah resort. Overnight rooms and short day visits provide different ways to use the grounds.
This Sierraville retreat combines a domed hot pool with outdoor soaking areas. Private Phoenix tubs are refreshed between visitors.
An off-grid retreat places mineral-water bathing within a large nature preserve. Day visitors and overnight guests share a quiet, clothing-optional soaking environment.
Private spring-fed tubs accompany campsites and lodging in the historic settlement of Benton. Visitors can choose an inn room or an overnight tub site in a desert setting.
An urban Los Angeles spa uses naturally warm artesian mineral water. The bathing circuit pairs a hot pool with a cold plunge and steam or sauna facilities.
Three mineral-water pools sit at the centre of this Desert Hot Springs property. The geothermal supply is cooled before entering the bathing pools.
Private open-air tubs occupy the wooded hillside of this Avila Valley resort. Hotel rooms offer another option through their own mineral-water tubs.
A rustic retreat offers several spring-fed pools and overnight accommodation. Its main bathing areas include quiet meditation spaces as well as pools for conversation.
A forest retreat combines mineral soaking with an off-grid stay. A day pass provides a shorter visit without overnight accommodation.
Two mineral pools and extensive gardens accompany this McKenzie River resort. Overnight stays and limited walk-in soaking serve different visit lengths.