About this item
The most comprehensive guide to the hot springs of the northern Rockies, Touring Hot Springs Montana and Wyoming covers 60 of the region's best thermal soaking spots. This completely revised second edition includes a half-dozen new hot springs, color photos, GPS coordinates, and the latest information on nearby lodging and other recreational opportunities.Learn about the rustic thermal resorts and undeveloped soaking pools in northwest Montana, and the isolated hot water wells on the prairies of eastern Montana. Discover the high-mountain hot springs of western Wyoming, and the historic warm springs along the Oregon Trail in southeast Wyoming. Archival photos and in-depth stories of abandoned hot springs resorts are also included for history buffs.
About the Author
Jeff Birkby lives in Missoula, Montana, where he consults on geothermal energy projects and assists hot springs resort owners on design and marketing.Jeff's passion for Montana's thermal waters began in the 1980s when he first started working as a geothermal energy specialist for the state of Montana's energy office. He is an experienced speaker and the author of several books about hot springs, including "Touring Montana and Wyoming Hot Springs," "Touring Oregon and Washington Hot Springs," and "Images of America--Montana Hot Springs." He also is the author of "Geothermal Energy in Montana--A Consumer's Guide."Jeff is a past member of the Humanities Montana Speakers' Bureau, and currently lectures around the state of Montana as well as nationally on a variety of hot springs topics.
