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Carson Hotsprings

Private resort

Tucked into southern Washington is an ideal spot for rejuvenation and pure relaxation—Carson Hotsprings. As the name implies the main feature of this perfect place to road trip is its natural spring water pool and baths. With temperatures that hover between 93 and 104 degrees the water will melt away that kink in your neck, pain in your back, and tightness in your legs.

But that’s not all. Bubbling up from well below the earth’s surface, the spring water is rich in minerals that are said to rid the body of toxins and help create smooth clear skin. You can soak in the mineral pool, or for a more private affair visit the 1930’s era bathhouses where a clawfoot tub filled with the healing waters awaits.

To be clear, this is not the kind of spa for the rich and famous, but rather a retreat for those who want to escape and rejuvenate in peaceful surroundings.

The springs were discovered by Isadore St. Martin when he was out on a hunting expedition. With a wife at home who suffered from severe pain, St. Martin considered the healing effects the springs might bring. Turns out his theory was right and once he was able to purchase the property and get his wife into the pools, her condition dramatically improved.