Also available is Gersh-Young, Marjorie. Hot Springs & Hot Pools of the Northwest: Jayson Loam's Original Guide. revised edition (illustrated) 215 p. 1998 pap. $18.95 (1-890880-00-0). The definitive, comprehensive guidebooks to where you can go & put your body in hot water. Reliable directions, GPS & accurate maps make it easy to get to these places & hundreds of photographs help show you what to expect when you get there. GPS readings. Descriptions of natural, undeveloped hot springs include information about the general environment, types of soaking pools & their temperatures, bathing suit customs, distance to campgrounds, RV parks & other services. Descriptions of commercial geothermal establishments include information about the surroundings, pool sizes, water temperature & chemical water treatment, bathing suit customs, handicap accessibility, plus available services & amenities on the premises & distance to those services off premises. In addition to natural mineral water locations, these books also include rental tub establishments & naturist resorts. Handicap accessibility indicated. Southwest includes: Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Baja (Mexico), Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico & Texas. Northwest includes: Alaska, Canada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming & states East. Available from: Aqua Thermal Access, 55 Azalea Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone & FAX 831-426-2956.