Originally published in Yellowstone Valley Woman.
Yellowstone Hot Springs might be your perfect fall escape
As I slip my foot into the soothing water, the view is world-class. It’s a National Geographic film clip in real life. Nestled between two mountain ranges and just a short jaunt from the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park sits a jewel surrounded by the rough. Consider it a staycation destination that’s sure to melt off stress as the healing minerals soak into your skin. Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Billings, you’ll find one of the newest hot spots — Yellowstone Hot Springs.
This is Mother Nature’s playground, where she dusts the mountain peaks with white and can exhale her incredible breath between the mountain sentinels. A sign, about a mile from the destination, lets the traveler know when to turn right onto East Gate Road. At the hot springs, RV parking and spaces for tent camping are available along with four cabins across the highway and a brand-new motel that offers four suites with two bedrooms, and one with a single bedroom…