That is the proclamation of Crystal Crane Hot Springs Owners, Denise and Dan Kryger. They are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT !
And after having a few comfortable conversations with Dan, about their vision and goals for the natural hot springs future and future possibilities, I feel good. In todays rat race, it is nice to find someone that recognizes people (including himself) need to unwind and enjoy themselves.
The hot springs itself is a large natural pond, fed by 2 separate hot springs that range from 150 degrees to 180 degrees. They have a complex but simple water cooling system to bring the temp down some before feeding it into the pond in a couple separate outlets (one through a rock wall with sitting ledges). The water is incredibly good therapy for the body and mind. The hot springs pond temp. remains between 97 & 100 degrees and has enough healthy minerals to keep a geothermal scientist completely “absorbed”.
Accommodations include 4 rustic cabins, a bunkhouse with mini kitchen and restroom, an apartment that is huge ( and reasonable) with many bedrooms and full kitchen and bathroom, a ranch house, several full hook-up RV sites, and a tent/dry camping area. There are several private soaking tubs you can rent by the hour (which I recommend) and every bathroom, soaking tub room, and shower is spotlessly clean.
The staff exudes The Kryger’s vision of customer service and friendliness, and works very hard to keep everything clean.
I know … where is the riding part ? well… that will be another article, after I have done some more research on the area close to crane. There is alot of open single track, and the Alvord Desert is a mere 60 or so miles away, so watch for upcoming reviews on riding the Oregon Outback.
Crystal Crane Hot Springs is located 25 miles east of Burns, OR., and highway 20 directly on highway 78, and can be reached online at www.cranehotsprings.com .
If you are anywhere in the area I would strongly recommend you stop in for the day, or more, and visit the therapeutic waters, and friendly staff.