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| Hot pool next to rushing river |
We decided to go inside to avoid some nasty wind and swells
after watching Marirose compete in a cross country event in Sitka at the end of
August. We motored thru Peril Strait and headed south down Baranof Island. We
did a little fishing, but conditions were still pretty choppy so we decided to
stop at Baranof Warm Springs for some R&R.
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| Waterfall at the community of Baranof |
This is my favorite hot springs location (so far :). There is
a massive waterfall at the head of Warm Springs Bay and a small community (20
? cabins). They have piped the hot springs into public bath houses – smaller than
those at Goddard and more private – which is really nice so they get a lot of
use by tourists and fishermen. However, Doug and I like to walk up the hill to
the natural pools above the waterfall. These are fabulous! There is a boardwalk
most of the way up and even a small “dressing” area with a bench and a limb to
put things on while you enjoy the hot pools.
There are 2 pools (both very hot) that empty into the river
that is rushing toward the falls right next to the pools. Its pretty
spectacular and such an awesome way to rejuvenate cold, wet and tired bodies. I
wanted to soak all day but we had fish to catch so it was just a really
wonderful 2 hour break in our day.
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| Upper pool |
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| Upper pool spilling into lower pool by river |
I can just FEEEEL that soothing soak!
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