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Hot Springs

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• Grover Hot Springs State Park
  The Alpine beauty of 519-acre Grover Hot Springs State Park has been the subject of travel writers since the mid-1850s. From South Lake Tahoe, the 35-minute drive begins at U.S. Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. The trek takes travelers through scenic Hope Valley, across the West Fork of the Carson River and east on U.S. Highway 88.
  Located three miles from Markleeville, Grover's Hot Springs mineral content is 74.4 grams per gallon and unlike springs from many natural sources, it contains little sulfur. One of the park's two concrete pools is fed by runoff from six mineral springs that leave the ground at 148 degrees Fahrenheit. The pool's temperature, however is regulated between 102 and 104 degrees. A cool-temperature pool lingers nearby for folks who need an occasional cooling off.

• David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs & Spa
  2001 Foothill Road, 1 1/2 miles south of Genoa, 775-782-8155
  http://www.davidwalleys.com
  In 1862, when David and Harriet Walley built their hot springs resort, Civil War raged throughout the country. Despite political tensions, David Walley's became a place where miners and silver barons alike could relax in harmony with nature-- and each other. It still is.
  David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs & Spa is the ideal place to indulge and rejuvenate. David Walley's will cater to your every whim. Soak in one of the six nature-made mineral hot spring pools or float away your worries in the fresh water relaxation pool. At the spa enjoy a therapeutic body treatment and massage-- or hydrating body wraps and facials. Heaven!

• Squaw Valley's High Camp Lagoon & Spa
  530-583-6985, http://www.squaw.com
  The resort's High Camp Lagoon & Spa is well worth a visit. At more than 8,000-foot elevation at the top of Squaw Valley's Cable Car there's a hot tub and swimming lagoon with a bar and BBQ – as well as a year round ice rink.

• Nepheles Restaurant & Hot Tubs
  530-544-8130
  In the middle of South Lake Tahoe is another relaxing choice: Nepheles Restaurant & Hot Tubs on Ski Run Boulevard. Three private hot tubs, recently remodeled and elegantly upgraded, are available by the hour. Swimsuits are optional in the private tubs which rent for $20 an hour for two, $7.50 for each additional person. A shower facility, drink service, fresh towels and piped-in music add to the soothing experience. Nepheles hot tubs are available daily from 2 p.m. until 2 a.m.