About a week ago I had the chance to explore Norris Hot Springs, about an hour drive from Butte. I went on a Saturday evening, and had a great time. Norris is unique spot, as they have a musicians that perform adjacent to the springs while covered in a geodesic dome, something I have never seen before. They also have a bar right next to the water, with a large wine selection and several good beers. It was nice having the bar close by, as it was quite cold and it was tough to stay out of the 107 degree water for very long. The crowd was more family and tourist oriented when we got there at 6:30, but before long a college age crowd started filtering in to enjoy the water and spirits. A great experience, I plan to visit again. Apparently the area around Butte has several hot springs, all of which I would like to check out. I enjoyed Norris more than Boulder Hot Springs, which I visited on the school trip. The Boulder hot spring area felt too much like a community pool, in contrast to Norris where the bathing pool was lined with wood and had a more relaxing atmosphere all around.
While I am here, I would like to take an opportunity to profile another great local brewery. I have been able to visit the taproom of the Big Sky Brewing Co. twice now, and each time has been a blast. I am now sure if they advertise this or not, but they let you have a free sample 3 or 4 of their brews while visiting the showroom. This gives you a chance to decide which one is your favorite, and you can pick up a case while you are there. I have been drinking the Summer Honey blend, but I also enjoy their specialty, the Moose Drool Brown Ale. I urge you to check them out!
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