A Falcon Guide Touring California and Nevada Hot Springs (Touring Guides) - Softcover

Bischoff, Matt C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762736410 ISBN 13: 9780762736416

Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2006

Synopsis

This guide leads soakers to more than 100 easily-reached natural hot springs.

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Review:

Whether you're a practicing balneologist (one who seeks the healing properties of natural hot springs) or just an occasional dipper, this book steers you toward the natural baths from Surprise Valley in Northern California to the Mexico/California border. By the looks of the overview map, there may be more hot springs than casinos in Nevada, with warm waters to suit both your style and desire for adventure. Steamboat Hot Springs, 11 miles south of Reno, provides visiting gamblers with a resort-style respite, in contrast to the primitive Gold Strike Hot Spring, found in a narrow valley near the Colorado River. This spring requires a 4-mile round-trip hike and some boulder scrambling "with substantial drop-offs"; the hot waterfalls and canyon views are reportedly worth the effort. Names such as "Crab Cooker," "Dirty Socks," and "Terminal Geyser," combined with tempting black-and-white photos, make you want to grab a towel and head west.

From the Back Cover:

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, Touring California and Nevada Hot Springs guides you to more than 100 of the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. Historian and veteran outdoors author Matt Bischoff reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization.
Look inside to find:
Firsthand descriptions of more than 100 locations
GPS-compatible shaded-relief maps and detailed directions
Historical background information on the springs and their surroundings
Tips on safety, access, and availability of services
Best time of year, restrictions, water temperature, camping info, and much more

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0762736410
• ISBN 13: 9780762736416
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 257