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[[File:Scenic Hot Springs Hotel, Scenic, Washington, ca 1900 (HESTER 0).jpeg|right|thumb|Scenic Hot Springs Hotel circa 1900]] |
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'''Scenic Hot Springs''' is a privately |
'''Scenic Hot Springs''' is a privately-owned natural [[mineral spring]] in [[Washington (state)|Washington state]] that is closed to the public. It is located south of [[U.S. Route 2 in Washington|U.S. Route 2]], about 8 miles west of [[Stevens Pass]] and bordering the [[Alpine Lakes Wilderness]]. Nearby, the [[Great Northern Railway (U.S.)|Great Northern Railway]] had a stop for travelers to experience the springs. |
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Near the railroad, in the 1890s, a lodge known as '''Madison Hot Springs''', was built to accommodate visitors to these mineral baths who arrived by train from [[Seattle]]. The mineral spring water is slightly acidic with a natural temperature of about {{convert|50|°F|1}}. The lodge heated the water and piped it to bath houses, misleadingly advertising them as "hot springs".<ref name=majors>{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 88 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}}</ref> |
Near the railroad, in the 1890s, a lodge known as '''Madison Hot Springs''', was built to accommodate visitors to these mineral baths who arrived by train from [[Seattle]]. The mineral spring water is slightly acidic with a natural temperature of about {{convert|50|°F|1}}. The lodge heated the water and piped it to bath houses, misleadingly advertising them as "hot springs".<ref name=majors>{{Cite book| last = Majors | first = Harry M. | title = Exploring Washington | publisher = Van Winkle Publishing Co | year = 1975 | page = 88 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CoWrPQAACAAJ| isbn = 978-0-918664-00-6}}</ref> |
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In October 2001 the King County Sheriff shut down the springs and threatened to arrest bathers for trespassing, at the land owner's request. The land owner was apparently not aware of what was taking place on the property. Activities occurring at the springs were a liability risk and the fact that the area is environmentally protected and no building permits had been issued was used as a reason to demolish the decking.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/44434_spring27.shtml|title=Hot springs bathers left high and dry|author=Gordy Holt|work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]|date=2001-10-27}}</ref> |
In October 2001 the King County Sheriff shut down the springs and threatened to arrest bathers for trespassing, at the land owner's request. The land owner was apparently not aware of what was taking place on the property. Activities occurring at the springs were a liability risk and the fact that the area is environmentally protected and no building permits had been issued was used as a reason to demolish the decking.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/44434_spring27.shtml|title=Hot springs bathers left high and dry|author=Gordy Holt|work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]|date=2001-10-27}}</ref> |
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It is not clear that the springs will ever be available in the form they were before the incident in 2001. Large amounts of vandalism and bad weather has caused its deterioration . On top of it, Federal and State regulations are making it difficult to restore the springs to their original working condition. <ref>[http://scenichotsprings.blogspot.com/ Scenic Hot Springs Blog]</ref><ref>[http://www.nwhotsprings.net/scenic.htm Scenic on NorthWest Hotsprings]</ref> |
It is not clear that the springs will ever be available in the form they were before the incident in 2001. Large amounts of vandalism and bad weather has caused its deterioration . On top of it, Federal and State regulations are making it difficult to restore the springs to their original working condition. <ref>[http://scenichotsprings.blogspot.com/ Scenic Hot Springs Blog]</ref><ref>[http://www.nwhotsprings.net/scenic.htm Scenic on NorthWest Hotsprings]</ref> |
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Because this is private land, the owner must first grant permission to the visitor. Requests to access this private property can be made through the ''Scenic Hot Springs'' blog. Visitors who the owner did not grant permission to risk legal liabilities such as trespassing charges. |
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Revision as of 04:09, 26 April 2021
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Scenic Hot Springs is a privately-owned natural mineral spring in Washington state that is closed to the public. It is located south of U.S. Route 2, about 8 miles west of Stevens Pass and bordering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Nearby, the Great Northern Railway had a stop for travelers to experience the springs.
Near the railroad, in the 1890s, a lodge known as Madison Hot Springs, was built to accommodate visitors to these mineral baths who arrived by train from Seattle. The mineral spring water is slightly acidic with a natural temperature of about 50 °F (10.0 °C). The lodge heated the water and piped it to bath houses, misleadingly advertising them as "hot springs".[1]
The name of the lodge was later changed to Scenic Hot Springs and it survived as a commercial venture until 1928. Construction by the Great Northern Railway of an 8-mile tunnel under Stevens Pass dumped rubble into the front yard of the lodge and effected its destruction. Largely forgotten until the 1980s, it then became a popular gathering spot for mineral water bathers who constructed several tubs of various temperatures.
In October 2001 the King County Sheriff shut down the springs and threatened to arrest bathers for trespassing, at the land owner's request. The land owner was apparently not aware of what was taking place on the property. Activities occurring at the springs were a liability risk and the fact that the area is environmentally protected and no building permits had been issued was used as a reason to demolish the decking.[2]
It is not clear that the springs will ever be available in the form they were before the incident in 2001. Large amounts of vandalism and bad weather has caused its deterioration . On top of it, Federal and State regulations are making it difficult to restore the springs to their original working condition. [3][4]
Because this is private land, the owner must first grant permission to the visitor. Requests to access this private property can be made through the Scenic Hot Springs blog. Visitors who the owner did not grant permission to risk legal liabilities such as trespassing charges.
References
- ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
- ^ Gordy Holt (2001-10-27). "Hot springs bathers left high and dry". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
- ^ Scenic Hot Springs Blog
- ^ Scenic on NorthWest Hotsprings