The Carson Hot Springs were discovered by Isadore St. Martin in 1876. St. Martin was on a hunting expedition when he noticed steam along the river and found the hot springs bubbling up among the rocks. He later filed an Indian Homestead claim at the site. St. Martin's wife, Margaret, suffered from neuralgia. He took her to the hot springs which relieved her condition. This news spread rapidly and people began arriving in large numbers to bathe in the springs. The early bathers navigated up the Wind River to the original bathhouses. St. Martin began construction on the Historical Hotel in 1897, completing it in 1901. In 1923 the cabins and bathhouse were added which are still used today.
This famous mineral water contains the following elements: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Ammonia, & Phosphate
Listed below are some of the acclaimed attributes of soaking in this mineral water:
- Release energy from cells
- Regulate fluid balance
- Ensure proper clotting of the blood
- Protect against osteoporosis
- Contraction and relaxation of muscles
- Assist in absorption of Vitamin B-12
- Help form stong bones and teeth
- Maintain proper function of nerves
- Activate enzymes controlling energy metabolism
- Maintain healthy hair and nails
- Helps eliminate some skin diseases
- Stimulate the liver and increase the flow of bile
- Detoxify some poisons in the body
When you visit the Carson Hot Springs Resort you can enjoy a rejuvinating bath in an original 1930's bathhouse complete with clawfoot tubs. An attendant will guide you through the process of soaking in the mineral water pumped directly from the riverbed. A swaddling wrap will help purify and energize cells while relaxing you.
You can enjoy renting a room at the resort, a full service restaurant, and also a golf course.
The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area in Oregon and Washington. There are many small towns on both sides of the Columbia River. Hood River is a popular destination close to many outdoor recreation activities. The popular historic downtown has galleries, restaurants, shops, wineries and breweries. The Dalles is a historic town located at the end of the Oregon Trail. White Salmon is a quaint town on the Washington side where many artists have opened shops. Stevenson, another small town in Washington has become known for it's restaurants, brewery, Skamania Lodge and close proximity to Portland.
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Sounds great, wish I could visit today! Happy holidays & thanks for the history, that's always interesting.