Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs Arizona guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. Historian and veteran outdoors author Matt Bischoff reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization.
| Introduction |
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| Hot Springs in History |
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| Therapeutic Aspects |
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| Geology of Hot Springs |
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| Precautions |
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| Responsible Behavior |
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| Author's Favorites |
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| Hot Spring Close to the City |
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| For the Family |
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| A Remote Experience |
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| How to Use This Book |
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| Book Organization |
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| How to Follow Directions and Maps |
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2 | (1) |
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1 Agua Caliente Warm Spring |
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3 | (4) |
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6 | (1) |
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2 Quitobaquito Warm Springs |
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7 | (9) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (2) |
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4 Kachina Mineral Springs Spa |
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18 | (2) |
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5 Roper Lake State Park Hot Tub |
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20 | (2) |
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6 Dankworth Ponds Artesian Spring |
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22 | (2) |
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24 | (3) |
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8 Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area |
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27 | (5) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (4) |
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10 Muleshoe Ranch Warm Spring |
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36 | (2) |
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38 | (55) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (3) |
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43 | (2) |
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13 Eagle Creek Hot Springs |
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45 | (7) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (5) |
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57 | (5) |
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San Carlos and White Mountain Indian Reservations |
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61 | (1) |
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16 San Carlos Warm Springs |
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62 | (6) |
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17 White River Warm Spring |
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18 Salt River Warm Spring |
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71 | (5) |
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Blue River Primitive Area |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (5) |
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80 | (1) |
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20 Sheep Bridge Hot Spring |
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81 | (6) |
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87 | (4) |
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22 Tonto Natural Bridge Warm Spring |
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91 | (2) |
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93 | (15) |
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94 | (3) |
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97 | (4) |
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25 Arizona (Ringbolt) Hot Springs |
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101 | (3) |
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104 | (2) |
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27 Desert Springs (Little Jamaica) Hot Springs |
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106 | (2) |
| Further Reading |
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| Index |
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| About the Author |
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Matt Bischoff received his bachelors degree in History andGeology at the University of California, Davis, and his masters degree in History and Historical Archaeology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has worked for several private consulting firms throughout the West, and currently works for California State Parks in the Monterey area in California, where he lives with his wife and sons.
