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October 2009

A Spa in the Woods: Dip into Northwest Hot Springs

It’s hard to believe, but fall and winter are the quiet season at Northwest natural hot springs. Even when the temperature outside is chilly, these pools are nice and hot. After a day of brisk autumn hiking in the Northwest backcountry I can think of few things more satisfying than dipping into a steaming vat of […]

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Warm Hospitality in the Methow Valley

Below is a trip report from Seattle reader Chad Lewis. I like to think of myself as a spontaneous weekend traveler, though it’s probably more accurate to think of myself as a procrastinator. Regardless of the terminology, sometimes a planned-the-day-before weekend trip can be even more satisfying than an elaborately scheduled one. The trip my […]

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