Why do people enjoy hot springs?

Relaxes Your Mind / Stress Relief Natural hot springs healing isn't just for your body. Heat can help tense muscles relax, relieving stress and soothing a world-weary mind. A trip to the hot springs is a time for self-care, and part of that process is improving your mental state.



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We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool. Listen to your body.

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Over do it: Soaking is not an endurance contest. We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool.

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6 Cool Things About Hot Springs
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  • Water that is more than 4,000 years old. ...
  • The only national park with a brewery. ...
  • A park that predates Yellowstone National Park. ...
  • The ornate architecture of Bathhouse Row. ...
  • Public fountains where you can fill your own water jugs — for free.


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Hot springs are heated by geothermal heat—heat from the Earth's interior. In volcanic areas, water may come into contact with very hot rock heated by magma. Hot springs in active volcanic zones may produce superheated water, so hot that immersion can result in injury or death.

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It's not just the heat that challenges life's survival in hot springs. Some springs have water that is very acidic, others have water that is extremely alkaline. Gases at concentrations poisonous to humans, and other animals, bubble up with the water.

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Nevada has more hot springs than any other state in the country, with more than 300 occurring naturally. Many can be found in Northern Nevada.

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While clothing may be optional at your desired hot spring, it's always smart to have one on hand!

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It's best not to eat before bathing in the onsen, but you need to drink a lot of water before and after your onsen bath. Keep your bath to a minimum. Staying too long may cause dehydration. While an onsen is relaxing and beneficial to your health, it's generally not a good idea to enter more than three times a day.

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The best time to visit Hot Springs is August to October and February to April. Many of the attractions in and around Hot Springs revolve around the water, so travelers will be most comfortable visiting during the warmer months, when drying off won't immediately induce shivering.

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Drinking the hot springs water is perfectly normal, even encouraged. Go ahead, quaff the elixir, as they used to say in the heyday of the spa. Thousands of visitors highly endorse the good quality of the hot springs water and fill bottles to take home. Below are the fountain locations for your enjoyment.

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