Tahoe Daily Tribune
One of the most unique experiences one can have in Tahoe is catching a perfect powder day at one of Tahoe’s many ski resorts and then following up with a natural spa treatment at one of the surrounding hot springs.
For hundreds of years people have flocked to these mineral-rich spring-fed pools to relax, unwind, and absorb the healing properties that the springs offer. Here are the most prevalent hot springs in the Tahoe region:
1. Sierra Hot Springs Resort & Retreat Center, Sierraville
About an hour’s drive north of Truckee on Highway 89, the tiny town of Sierraville has a gas station, a Mexican restaurant, and a hot spring retreat in the heart of an alpine valley. Centuries ago, before anything was developed, American Indians quickly realized the healing powers of the sulfur-smelling pools and regarded them as sacred spaces. Fortunately, they are still open for the public to come take a dip in the warm waters that the managers say are “as smooth as sil