Imagine pulling into your RV site, stepping outside, and sinking into a steaming mineral pool just a few feet away. No long drive, no crowded day pass, no extra ticket, just warm water and open sky.

These desert-bound hot springs are less than two hours from Boise, Idaho, but feel like they're in the middle of nowhere. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

Lava Hot Springs is a year-round resort nestled within a scenic and wild Idaho river valley. Simply dubbed "Lava" by regional hot water-seekers in the know, this gorgeous mountain town bisected by the ...