Let's go for a soak

 

The Discoverer Blog (and newsletter) has a lot of advertisements, but it does offer some interesting material.  It regularly does lists, such as the one I'm featuring here. I have to admit, their lists catch my attention, which is clearly what they are intended to do.  I end up checking out my home state and other states I'm familiar with.

So this one is about natural springs.

Must-See Natural Springs in All 50 States

So, first inquiry, have I visited or seen any of these?

No, but I've been near four of them.  (Maryland, Wisconsin, Hawaii, and New Mexico)

Second inquiry, which one would I like to visit?

The one that really caught my attention was Norris Hot Springs in Montana. The Discoverer Blog describes it like this:

"Montana boasts several excellent hot springs, and the most popular is Norris Hot Springs in the southwest part of the state. The 1200-square-foot pool is drained every night and cleaned without chemicals so it can refill with hot mineral water naturally by morning. Adding to the appeal here is the natural garden and the live music each weekend, Friday through Sunday, which can be enjoyed even while still soaking in the medicinal waters. There is a campground here and a bar and grill featuring organic and gluten-free choices."

Website:  Norris Hot Springs

Location:  It's In Montana

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Third inquiry, what's the best natural hot spring I've ever seen?

I've seen a few. When I was young, there was a Blue Hole in Castalia, Ohio that I liked. It's closed to the public now.  And I've been to Yellowstone National Park, which has numerous hot springs, and it's hard to choose one in particular. I didn't climb the hill to get a good look at the Grand Prismatic Spring, likely the most famous.  Crested Pool was intriguing. 

But I've also been to Florida, and I've seen several of the springs there, which aren't warm or hot springs, but which are really beautiful. I've had the fortune to see both the developed attractions and some undeveloped springs in the more rural areas.  Peacock Springs was great. 

However, the most impressive springs I've ever seen are the ones in New Braunfels, Texas, that feed into the Comal River.  They flow fast and powerful.