It's Christmastime in the West! We are looping around to visit lots of hot springs to keep us warm, and celebrating the holidays with family on the central coast of Oregon.
via W 88th Ave
This old mansion is supposedly haunted. The Rose Room includes access to a separate bedroom called the Maid's room.
Old Prison museum. Cool.
Elegant spa-like hot spring pools, and geothermally-heated camping domes.
"Snively Hot Springs" — Photo Credit: http://www.idahohotsprings.com/destinations/snively/
A riverside hot spring that is controlled by adding river water. Right off the road, easy access.
"Juntura Hot Springs" — Photo Credit: http://www.idahohotsprings.com/destinations/juntura/
These hot springs may be inaccessible based on the weather.
A place to get lunch after visiting the hot springs up the road.
A lovely hot spring resort in the Oregon Cascades.
Our favorite undeveloped hot springs, also known as Terwilliger Hot Springs.
A house on the beach, to stay through Christmas.
Mmmm. Beer. Dead Guy Ale and other good stuff.
Christmas on a golf course? Sure, if that's where Grandma lives.
Bought our cat o nine here. Arrr!
Surf and geological splendor.
A quick cheap night along the Columbia River, before heading into Idaho.
Craters of the Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho United States
We will stop by Wild Rose Hot Springs, to reclaim our relationship with a spiritual soak. Afterwards, we will check out Craters of the Moon, before heading to the evening's destination.
Our chill little motel in Lava Hot Springs.
Big pools. Winter steam. Much soaking.
Finally, we will drive back to Denver and see our dear kitties.
Karmen
"I want to ride to the ridge where the West commences, and gaze at the moon till I lose my senses. I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences. Don't fence me in!"