In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

David LaChapelle has photographed famous figures like Andy Warhol. His studio is suing a local nude resort for using his ...

Soaking in mineral baths for relaxation dates back to prehistoric times. There’s nothing quite like that floating feeling after immersing yourself in hot, then cold, then hot temperatures for hours.

Our friendship blossomed in hot water. We met at a destination wedding, and while everybody else did shots, we nerded out about the art of public bathing. We discussed the sad reality of the spa ...

When the Spa at Séc-he opened its doors in Palm Springs in 2023, it welcomed guests to a 73,000-square-foot facility with mineral-rich bathing waters, resort-style pools, salt caves, steam rooms and a ...

You can spot the puffs of steam about a hundred yards up the trail from Idaho’s Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, the kind of ethereal gray mist that might engulf a fantasy movie dragon or wizard. Hikers and ...

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 ...