Desert Soak Guides & Trip Reports
Stinky Springs Utah: The Complete Guide to These Sulfur Pools in the Desert
- August 10, 2026
Located in a remote Millard County canyon, Stinky Springs offers free, BLM-managed soaking in high-sulfur thermal pools. Here's everything you need to know before you go, from water temperatures to nearby camping.
Hot Springs Near Phoenix — Day Trip Guide (Oct–May)
- Hot Springs
- July 13, 2026
- 8 mins
The best hot springs within day-trip range of Phoenix, from $10 rustic soaks in Tonopah to luxury resort pools — with fees, drive times, and the season that actually matters.
Discover the Healing Waters of El Dorado Hot Springs Arizona: A Complete Visitor's Guide
- Hot Springs
- July 3, 2026
- 7 mins
Hidden in the Sonoran Desert just west of Tonopah, El Dorado Hot Springs Arizona offers a rare escape into nature's original spa experience, where mineral-rich thermal waters emerge from ancient geological formations at a perfect soaking temperature year-round.
Fairmont Hot Springs Montana
- July 1, 2026
- 7 mins
Nestled in the sweeping grasslands of southwest Montana, Fairmont Hot Springs Montana stands as the state's largest family-focused resort destination, offering therapeutic mineral waters against a dramatic backdrop of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. With major expansion on the horizon and Olympic-caliber pools already drawing visitors year-round, this resort represents the intersection of natural healing, recreational variety, and Montana's rugged frontier spirit.