An Insider’s Guide to Oregon Hot Springs
Now that we’ve had our first giant winter storm of the year, a lot of us are torn between wanting to get out of the city and not wanting to freeze. Lucky for us, Oregon is full of natural hot springs. But don’t make the mistake of going to the wrong site. Today on City Cast Portland, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding is sharing her picks of the best hot springs in Oregon and explaining why resorts might be a good idea this winter.
Hot Springs Mentioned in the Episode:
- McCredie Hot Springs
- Umpqua Hot Springs
- Antelope Hot Springs (Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge)
- Summer Lake Hot Springs Resort
- The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs
- Carson Hot Springs
- Breitenbush Hot Springs
- Hunter’s Hot Springs Hotel
Previous Episode Mentioned:
- The Best Snowshoeing Trails Around Portland [City Cast Portland]
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