The three major hot springs in the United States
1, Dajujing Hot Spring
Dajuan Hot Spring is located in the western section of Huangshi National Park, also known as the Great Rainbow Hot Spring, it is the largest and third largest hot spring in the United States and the world. It is about 75 to 91 meters wide and 49 meters deep, and about 2,000 liters of groundwater flows out per minute and has a temperature of about 71°C. Because the algae and pigment-containing bacteria live in mineral-rich water bodies, the ratio of chlorophyll and carotenoids in their bodies will change with the seasons, so the hot spring water bodies will also show different colors. The most prominent feature of this hot spring is its color change: from green to bright red to orange. The dramatic colors presented are composed of the interactions between physics, chemistry and biology. Blue is a visual effect, while orange and brown are made up of bacteria living near boiling points. [Details]
2. Mammoth Hot Spring
Mammoth Hot Spring is located in the northwest of Yellowstone National Park in the United States (hot step area). It is the location of the headquarters of the Yellowstone National Park Administration and is also the most favored area during the Milu courtship. Mammoth Hot Springs is the largest carbonate-deposited hot spring in the world. The landscape is mainly limestone steps, also known as the hot step area, which can be divided into upper and lower stages. The spring water of Mammoth Hot Spring comes from the Norris Geyser Basin, with a water temperature of up to 77℃. Many algae live in the hot spring, making the hot spring color look brown, orange, red and green. The endless hot springs rush down the terraces, and their colors are different, forming a colorful large staircase, and the scene is very magnificent. [Details]
3, Glenwood Hot Spring
Glenwood Hot Spring is located in Colorado, USA. It has the largest natural hot spring swimming pool in the world. The spring water flows out from the ground is 143 liters/second, and the spring water is very rich and continuous. Glenwood Hot Spring is a place for relaxation, a place for entertainment, and a place for worry-freeness. When you come here, you can isolate yourself from the outside world, throw all your worries and worries out, and enjoy the happiness brought to us by the hot spring. Glenwood Hot Spring is not only a hot spring, but also a swimming place. After soaking in the hot spring, you can also swim in the natural hot spring swimming pool. Every year, many tourists come to Glenwood Hot Spring to soak in hot springs and swim. This is not only a physical relaxation and enjoyment, but also a spiritual comfort and satisfaction. 【Details】
4, Jenna Hot Spring
Jenna Hot Spring is located in central Alaska, 60 miles from the city center, and is located in the most active area of the northern lights in the world. Soak in a hot spring at 106 degrees Fahrenheit (about 40 degrees Celsius) at night and you can see a clear dark sky. Visitors who spend the night here can ask staff to wake themselves up when the Northern Lights appear. The best season for hot spring bathing is from September to March of the following year. Travelers from Fairbanks usually go to the ice bar at Aurora Ice Museum or go outdoor adventures at the neighboring Chena River National Playground. The resort's hot springs and surrounding campgrounds are 56 miles from Fairbanks. Along the Jenna River, walk through the forested National Recreation Center to the end of the Hot Spring Road.
5, Granite Hot Spring
Granite Hot Spring is located at the bottom of a cliff in Bridger-Teton National Forest Park, in the south of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Some wild areas have more than one million acres (about 4046 square kilometers). After leaving the expressway, a 12-mile (about 19 kilometers) scenic rugged mountain road appears in front of you. The hot springs formed by the waterfall flow are only a few hundred yards away from the parking lot, making them ideal for family trips. The deck beside the hot spring pool and the nearby locker room were built by the American Civil Resources Conservation Team in the 1930s. The largest natural pool opens from May to October each year, and from mid-December to early April each year.
6, Strawberry Park Hot Spring
For tired skiers and hikers, Strawberry Park Hot Spring is definitely a great place to relax. This is also where Indians came centuries ago.In the early morning, the sun rises from the edge of the ridge, and the Aboriginals believe that soaking in the steaming hot springs makes them more vital. It is said that the hot springs here can reshape young souls. Deer and foxes are often found around the hot springs. After dark, people can swim naked. Stay in a country cottage, renovated train caboose or set up a tent at night. From November to April of the following year, four-wheel drive vehicles or anti-slip chains are required. In winter, there are flights from Steamboat Springs to here.
7, Goldmyer Hot Spring
If you want to find a hot spring that is neither noisy nor deserted, then Goldmyer Hot Spring is a good choice. It is located in the Cascade Mountains in the eastern Seattle and can be reached for about two hours from Seattle. It is now owned by a nonprofit organization and costs $15 and is limited to 20 people a day. The regulations that do not carry dogs, drink alcohol, and smoke are not allowed to better protect the tranquility of this ancient forest. Hiking for 4.5 miles (about 7 kilometers), mountain bikes or snowshoes to the hot springs, you can see that the hot springs flow out of an old-fashioned mine. It's only $5 to camp all night here.
8, Travertine Hot Spring
Travertine Hot Spring is about two hours' drive from southern Renault. Follow South Bridgeport 395, then turn left on Jack Sawyer Road and walk a mile down the dirt road. Even though the hot springs are only a short distance from the main road, they are still hidden and quiet. Soak in the hot springs and you can enjoy the vast and arid landscape of the eastern Sierra Nevada in the distance. There are muddy sediments in the natural travertine hot spring pool, which makes people feel comfortable and drives away people's fatigue all day. Rangers and campers in nearby parks often soak in hot springs here, which is also a place for hippies and locals to relax and enjoy. The hot spring is located on the open grass, and people can camp on the dirt road, hot spring + camping.
9, Chena Hot Springs
Chena Hot Springs is located in central Alaska, 60 miles from the city center (about 90.5 kilometers) away, and is located in the most active area of the northern lights in the world. Soak in a hot spring at 106 degrees Fahrenheit (about 40 degrees Celsius) at night and you can see a clear dark sky. Visitors who spend the night here can ask staff to wake themselves up when the Northern Lights appear. The best season for hot spring bathing is from September to March of the following year. Travelers from Fairbanks usually go to the ice bar in Aurora Ice Museum or go outdoor adventures at the neighboring Chena River National Playground.
