“Hot potting” is the practice of soaking in natural hot springs. Hot springs, also known as thermal springs, form when water seeps deep into the Earth and circulates back up. The deeper the rocks, the ...

Tucked within the peaks of the Himalayas at 4,300 meters (approximately 14,100 feet) above sea level, the Yangpachen Hot Springs are the highest hot springs in the world. But don’t just go jumping in!

Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. As chilly weather approaches and the leaves turn, it’s time to swap out ...