I was inspired by this blog post about southeast Oregon’s Steens Mountain area to go back and revisit past trips to hot springs in the same region. After realizing that none of my previous visits made it to the blog, aside from a post on Steens Mountain activism, I decided to post pictures, video clips …read more.

Just another really good reason to carry along a waterproof thermometer when on the soak. These things are pretty handy. You can pick them up a restaurant supply stores locally. Here a few waterproof thermometers, I especially like the floating ducky…

Bagby Hot Springs in Oregon Field Guide featuring the Northwest Forest Conservancy (NWF) View Bagby Hot Springs on SoakOregon.com

January 17, 2007Originally uploaded by Melinda Mary McCredie Hot Springs in Oregon

General Description Miles away from nowhere, Willow Creek Hot Spring features a single pool out in the middle of southeast Oregon’s high desert region. An all-season gravel/dirt road will get you most of the way there, but the last bit is on soft dirt, which is impassible during rain. Choose your season wisely. Wildlife Sighted: …read more.

Willow Creek Hot Spring in Southeast Oregon Video Clip Clip features two run-ins with real-life wild horses. There are not many of these herds left in the US. The rest of the clip features a high-desert hot spring… Willow Creek. Footage is from the southeast corner of Oregon, approx. 4 hours from Boise Idaho and …read more.