Lidy
Hot Springs General
Description
A once thriving hot
springs resort that featured a dance hall that superseded the popularity of the
hot springs itself. When purchased in 1962, by a family with mining interests, Lidy was sadly converted into a mining material
processing plant.
The complete history
(w/ photos) of Lidy Hot Springs is available
here.
NASA visited Lidy in
2002 to study Archaea microbes; a single-celled bacteria that live
in the depths of some hot springs - most prevalent in Idaho hot
springs. Archaea microbes are the only form of life on earth (did
you get that - ONLY) that can survive without carbon and sunlight.
Then, how pray-tell, do Archaea acquire energy? Hydrogen gas.
View information about
the NASA Microbe study
here.
Lidy Hot Springs Facilities
Prior to 1962; resort
buildings, dance hall, bar,
food services, live music,
private soaking pools and a
large, covered hot springs
swimming pool.
Lidy Hot Springs Driving Directions
Use the interactive Google
map below for driving directions. Note that this hot springs is not
open to the public. Please do not enter private property without the
owners permission.
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