Descriptions of more than 80 scenic hikes to or starting at more than 140 hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.

An illustrated guide to 112 hot springs and 100 nearby hikes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Entries include general descriptions, directions, and notes on temperature, contacts, difficulty of hike, and elevation gain. Particularly useful are notes on whether the area requires a Trail Park Pass (Oregon and Washington) or a Recreation User Pass (Idaho). This edition contains 18 new hot springs and new maps which are easier to read. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

New edition of Litton's original of 1990 with some 135 more pages. Covers 100 hot springs and 86 additional hikes. A surprisingly small ($2.) price increase. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

"Descriptions of more than 80 scenic hikes to or starting at more than 140 hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia"--

Scattered from the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the dry desert lakebeds of the Alvord Desert, the hot springs of Washington and Oregon provide some of the most unique vacation opportunities in the western United States. This guide describes 40 of the region's best soaks, including firsthand descriptions of each soaking location, along with detailed maps and directions, best seasons to visit, and intriguing histories and legends. Whether you're searching for a family hot springs resort with all the conveniences or an isolated natural thermal pool miles from civilization, Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs will guide you to a truly memorable escape from the ordinary.

Also available is Gersh-Young, Marjorie. Hot Springs & Hot Pools of the Northwest: Jason Loam's Original Guide. rev. ed. (illus.) 200 p. 1995. pap. 16.95 (0-9624830-7-9). The definitive, comprehensive guidebooks to where you can go & put your body in hot water. Reliable directions & accurate maps make it easy to get to these places & hundreds of photographs help show you what to expect when you get there. Descriptions of natural, undeveloped hot springs include information about the general environment, types of soaking pools & their temperatures, bathing suit customs, distance to campgrounds, RV parks & other services. Descriptions of commercial geothermal establishments include information about the surroundings, pool sizes, water temperature & chemical water treatment, bathing suit customs, handicap accessibility, plus available services & amenities on the premises & distance to those services off premises. In addition to natural mineral water locations, these books also include rental tub establishments & naturist resorts. Southwest includes: Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Baja (Mexico), Arizona, New Mexico & Texas. Northwest includes: Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, & states East of the Rockies. Available from: Aqua Thermal Access, 55 Azalea Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone & FAX 408-426-2956.

Hikes to 100 hot springs in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia.