Lolo Hot Springs Montana
If you ignore the pool and buildings, Lolo Hot Springs looks much like Lewis described it (see sign above). Clark, exploring ahead of the rest, first came across the springs. In addition to the quote, top right, he described the water: "I tasted this water and found it hot & not bad tasted...in further examonation I found this water nearly boiling hot ...I put my finger in the water, at first could not bare it in a Second -" Although the Corps did not stop for a dip this time, on the return, they set up camp and soaked. At middle right, the entrance building and the swimming pool at its right.
Lewis & Clark Trail
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