I recall once seeing a graphic sign on a trail in AZ reminding folks to drink water and ingest salt (for electrolytes) or "you will die", at least the message conveyed on the sign with a crude cartoon of a hiker dying on the trail. Not a bad idea, as you say, some people don't have a clue. A few weeks ago hiked up from the springs to Bowen with a cane. One of my physicians did get upby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I'm able to get 2 bars in the area heading down from the ranch to the dirt road connecting with the goat trail and intermittent 1 bar to the area Paul referred to. This is on T Mobile. However I also noticed that iPhones are more sensitive to signal fluctuations than my Google Android device was, and specifically my Motorola held the signal most consistently, maybe because that company had a hugeby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
May have been something that led up to tension over the weekend at the gate. Upon arrival, the folks in front of me and myself got yelled at to turn our engines off (?!?) and upon exiting, they were refusing entry at about 7 pm, two arriving cars affected. Pulled up to the first vehicle and asked them what happened. They were denied entry. We both thought entry cutoff was later than that. Forgotby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
It is psychological torture as I have to get around using a walker but as soon as I can graduate to a cane/hiking pole I'm down there. Cold weather and hot springs is best. In the mean time although cannot walk far it doesn't mean I cannot kayak so planning a trip down the CO river near Vegas. At least hit the pools closest to the river as don't think can climb the ladder just yet to the most popby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Found the old photo. Definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle, ideally AWD or 4x4 to get there especially in wet conditions despite what the picture is conveying if you have not been there. If anything happens on that stretch of road it costs a fortune to be towed and not by AAA. They do not cover off pavement service. The other concern has been vandalism. Not sure if the situation has improby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Also wearing a bathing suit is a bad idea, at least for those that chose to in pools. Materials keep contaminated water close to the skin. So first line of defense. Drop all swimwear. Usually these rashes resolve on their own so I let it be the few times I had them from excessive soaking. Maybe will try the remedies mentioned here to help if there is recurrence.by denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Somewhat unrelated but a few months ago I was casually camping in the Tahoe area and they had plague warning signs. Then we got notice to clear as they needed to spray down the park after a squirrel testing positive for plague. I was more concerned with the spray and how long before it was safe to go back.by denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Funny you mention spider because that was my first reaction. However ER could not find a bite entry point. I do like to maintain reasonable privacy on the Web but will post my photo at least for two days so if anyone is at the springs not to hesitate and come up for a chat. I usually keep to myself and go weekdays to relax there. Half the time if warm I'm just up the river sitting there lettiby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Wizard/Jobe thanks for the information. In the end we all know the hot pools are therapeutic much more so than being concerned about rashes or microbes but still good to know location of pools may matter for those with sensitive skin. Jobe, Mike has a handicapped parking available? That is very forward thinking and generous. It will be some time but I'm doing everything possible to speed upby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Hi Paul, No idea on how the bacteria entered me or where. You are correct sir in that one has a greater chance of Infection at a hospital. However I have not stepped into the hospital buildings for a long time, maybe for meetings once in a while or use a work room but an hour or so in a given month. No interaction with patients though. I work a few miles away in an office building. However nevby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Greetings, I created this new account as do not recall my old passwords and email addresses to get access to the original. In the past I posted under mohave and enjoyed the discussions on this board. Like this one: April fools post. Paul caught on though. http://deepcreekhotsprings.net/dchs/forum/read.php?1,24277,24277#msg-24277 However, this post is more serious and hope at least it benefitsby denali - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California