Lava Hot Springs: The Northwest’s Best Wellness Destination
Spring Into WellnessJune 13–14, 2025 Lava Hot Springs’ annual Spring Into Wellness Festival is “a gathering of wellness helpers and healers” that provides an opportunity for restoration — and a feast for the senses. The event is a chance to fuel your mind by learning about the healing properties of…
One Destination, Three Ways to Wow This Winter
While the rest of the nation slogs through the winter doldrums, Lava Hot Springs radiates with fun! This winter, you can choose your adventure — an eccentric and exhilarating festival, an activity-packed excursion through snowy scenery, or a soothing, stress-free getaway. Aside from the annual Fire & Ice Winterfest, which…
Make the Most of Every Month This Fall at Lava
Everyone hypes up summer holidays, but if you’re looking for a truly relaxing reset, autumn is where it’s at. No waiting in line. No scorching sun. No need to do anything but enjoy the moment. And this fall, Lava Hot Springs has plenty of moments you’ll want to enjoy. Whether…
It’s Time to Plan Your Autumn Adventure
Summer whizzed by in a flash, but the slower, cozier joys of autumn await in Lava. The town is pulling out the stops for two of its signature events, which will bring plenty of revelers (and fun) to town. But after the party’s over, why not stick around for a…
Refresh Your Body, Mind & Spirit at Lava’s Wellness Festival
This year’s Spring Into Wellness Festival at Lava Hot Springs will set your health aglow. This energy-boosting annual event is back for a weekend of yoga, nature walks, classes with experts, nourishing food, and a huge variety of vendors, all dedicated to refreshing your mind, body, and spirit. See Event…
Light Up Your Winter During Fire & Ice Winterfest
When the darkest days of winter hit, Lava Hot Springs blazes with a weekend of wild fun! For nearly 20 years, Lava’s annual Fire & Ice Winterfest has been brightening hearts with freewheeling mirth, impressive pyrotechnics, and completely bonkers competitions. Buckle up, because we’re going to guide you through this…
8 Ways to Kickstart Winter Fun at Lava
The temps are dropping, the flurries are flying, and the holidays are just around the corner — it’s time to lean into winter! At Lava Hot Springs, millions of acres of snowy countryside meet in-town fun that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Make us your cozy home base while…
7 Ways to Savor Autumn at Lava Hot Springs
Summer is almost over — but don’t worry, there’s no need to waste a moment wishing it could last longer. At Lava Hot Springs, you’ll find plenty of ways to sink into the delights of the season: blazing fall colors, cool-weather hiking, stunning sunsets, meandering drives, and plenty of free-flowing…
Reboot Your Health at Lava’s Wellness Fair
Feel like your mind and body could use a reset? Consider this your sign to take action! At the upcoming Lava Hot Springs Spring Into Wellness Fair, you can take a break from the worries of everyday life and focus on your own well-being. This year’s event, which is scheduled…
Pick Your Summer Camping Plan
Has the long winter left you feeling a little claustrophobic? It’s not too early to start planning your summer camping trip — in fact, now is the time to lock down your reservations! Over the past few years, the Lava Hot Springs area has been more popular than ever with campers.
The Insider’s Guide to Winter at Lava Hot Springs
Winter is magic at Lava Hot Springs — and not just because of the cold, clean air and an abundance of snow and sunshine. Everything you need for a much-needed break from cabin fever is within walking or driving distance, from chill-melting hot springs to mountaintop views that will take…
Make Lava Your Self-Care Sanctuary
Back in the day, the cure for stress was simple: Get away for a while. Slow down. Change the scenery. Take a break from work and get down to the business of distraction-free relaxation. Sounds blissful, doesn’t it? At Lava Hot Springs, the prescription for the ills of modern life…
Stay in Town or Get Outside
Our scenic corner of Idaho offers the best of both town and country, with a historic downtown that’s begging to be explored and enough recreation to satisfy the most serious outdoor enthusiast. And the best part? You can do both in one day, a weekend, or – even better -…
Top 10 Things To Do In Lava Hot Springs
Our city boasts world famous hot springs, but once you get out of the pool there’s so much more to explore. Set against the beautiful Bannock and Portneuf Mountains, the Lava Hot Springs area is a haven for recreational enthusiasts, history lovers, and wanderers of all kinds. There are so…