There’s No Better Place To Be Than These 9 Hot Springs In Northern California
Northern California is known for a lot of things, but how many of you include hot springs in your bragging rights? Water geothermically warmed by rocks deep within our earth’s mantle bubbles up and creates the perfect natural mineral bath.
High in mineral content, hot springs are believed to help arthritis, improve circulation and a host of other incredibly helpful things.
Here are a few to add to your bucket list:
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Situated right by the Montgomery State Park, don't forget to take a nice hike in the Redwoods before you take a dip in the springs. You can also stay in a yurt--for those of you who desire to get in touch with their inner Mongolian herdsman.
A calming drive through scenic Capay Valley farmlands helps set the pace. Wilbur's green silky waters are believed to have traces of lithium--we'll take their word for it.
You can find this hunka hunka burnin' love in the eastern Sierras in a town called Bridgeport. Mineral deposits create the most amazing red, green and orange colors in the rocks. And, the view of the Sierra Nevadas is to die for.
Located in Markleeville at the base of the Sierra Nevadas is this little gem of a hot springs. The pools here are a distinct greenish-yellow hue due to refracted light and mineral deposits. Don’t feel like soaking awhile in the hot springs? Enjoy the hiking trails or bring along the kids and go camping instead.
Calistoga is where you'll discover this hot springs. Established in 1861, this wine country retreat is home to the state’s oldest continuously operated pool and spa facility. This estate sits on four geysers that fill its olympic-sized pool for guests who have been coming back for generations.
If you enjoy a weekend getaway to a hot springs every once in awhile, you won’t mind if I let those other Northern Californians know what you already do: clothing is often optional. Make sure to check ahead to see just what kind of “free-thinking” hot springs you’ll be visiting. We don’t want you to be surprised by a full monty when you arrive.
How about you? Have you been to a hot springs in Northern California? Which one? Fill us in!
Joanne is a fourth-generation Northern Californian. She knows good sour dough bread when she tastes it and understands the best parts of the Golden State are nowhere near Los Angeles.
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