
Soaking in the Science and Serenity of Spencer’s Hot Springs
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Soak in Spencer’s Hot Springs and discover Nevada’s geothermal power and volcanic past.
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke visits Spencer’s Hot Springs, a scenic soak spot off Highway 50. Learn why Nevada has more hot springs than any other state, how geothermal energy powers the region, and what makes these mineral-rich waters a relaxing — and revealing — window into the Great Basin’s volcanic past.
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Outdoor Nevada is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS

Soaking in the Science and Serenity of Spencer’s Hot Springs
Clip: Season 3 Episode 1 | 5m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Outdoor Nevada host John Burke visits Spencer’s Hot Springs, a scenic soak spot off Highway 50. Learn why Nevada has more hot springs than any other state, how geothermal energy powers the region, and what makes these mineral-rich waters a relaxing — and revealing — window into the Great Basin’s volcanic past.
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