Sol Duc Hot Springs, Hot springs resort in Olympic National Park, US
Sol Duc Hot Springs is a resort with multiple pools set within dense forest along the Sol Duc River in Olympic National Park. The site features four pools at varying temperatures, three fed by mineral springs and one freshwater swimming pool spread across the grounds.
The original hotel opened in 1912 but burned down within a few years, requiring reconstruction during the 1920s. A major overhaul in the 1980s brought the resort into its modern form and allowed continuous operation.
The name comes from a Quileute word meaning sparkling waters, a reminder of how the indigenous people of this region understood the natural springs. Visitors walking through the grounds still encounter this connection to Native American heritage in the place's identity.
The resort operates from March to November with standard cabins, kitchen units, and a riverside suite available for guests. Access to the pools requires a separate fee for those not staying overnight.
The resort maintains complete disconnection from modern telecommunications, with no internet or phone service available except for one guest telephone in the main lodge. This isolation creates a rare chance to step away from digital life completely.
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