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HOT SPR INGS R E SORT

Since first being discovered by “Doctor”
Martin Quinn approximately 140 years ago in photo by:
Marianne Wiest Photography
the early 1880s, this enchanting riverside hot
springs hideaway has been hosting guests
in their relaxing and healing hot pools. The
ambitious project to design and construct
seven brand new pools at Quinn’s Hot
Springs Resort came to fruition two years ago
this February. Exquisite attention to detail is
a hallmark of Quinn’s and from conception
to finish, the new pools and accompanying
buildings offer a luxurious respite from
everyday life.

photo by:
Noah Couser Photography

swimming. Quinn’s is also equipped with an the ground and underlying aquifer at a cool
ADA pool lift for disabled guests to enter 40 degrees.
and exit the pools.
We offer 3 day use sessions daily: 8am-
In addition to enjoying enhanced noon, noon-4pm and 4pm-8pm for members
aesthetics, the new pools also function of the public who don’t require lodging at
with improved efficiency using geothermal Quinn’s. Swim pass reservations must be
technology that has led to a more eco-friendly made in advance online at Quinns website
and cost-effective operation. Hot mineral for all day-use swimming. The resort has also
water is pumped in through a geothermal implemented RFID technology in the form of
well at 118 degrees Fahrenheit and then an all-inclusive silicone bracelet, to facilitate
mixed with cold water to achieve individual a hospitable and worry free experience for
pool temperatures ranging from the upper guests to easily access pools and lodging, or
90s to 106 degrees, with a 55-degree cold purchase food and merchandise.
plunge pool for guests wishing to complete
a comprehensive thermotherapy cycle. Heat The resort, which also offers luxury cabins,
from the water is then used to warm pool lodge rooms, event center, restaurant and
decks, buildings, the recirculating pool and tavern, is located on Montana Highway 135
changing room showers. This conscientious just west of the intersection with Montana
approach allows Quinn’s to return water to Highway 200.
The pools are positioned on high
ground with scenic views of the Clark Fork
River Canyon. Strategically placed slabs of
rock from the adjacent hillside extend the
elements of nature right into the curvilinear
pools. Gentle burbling waterfall features
and soothing lighting augment the peaceful
ambience. The new pool linings are made
of a smooth multicolored pebble and glass
bead aggregate that infuses vibrant color
while providing a non-slip surface and long
lasting stain and wear resistance.

Two attractive new wooden buildings
border the pool complex. One houses
spacious changing rooms featuring relaxing
and private walk-in showers. The second
provides handicap-accessible restrooms
and elevator, while also serving as the main
entrance for guests to enter the pools, with photo by:
a convenient check-in desk for day-use Mount Forge Montana

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