Steam lingers atop the natural rock-boarded pools of Deep Creek Hot Springs, blatantly calling attention to its scorching hot waters. The 100-104° springs inhabit the shores of Deep Creek, the ...

That’s what a buddy asked before giving me directions to Deep Creek Hot Springs near Apple Valley, a clothing-optional oasis about a two-hour drive from downtown Los Angeles. Nudity? I was raised ...

There’s something inherently mystical about hot springs. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that when we soak, we connect to and experience the energy of the Earth’s geothermic, molten core.

Setting out on Deep Creek Trail, the first sign of life in this dusty desert landscape is a golden-bearded man wearing only a backpack and a smile. He offers a cheery “Hello!” as he approaches. A few ...