Known by many as “Big Sky Country,” the great state of Montana inspires thoughts of mountains, endless skies, and wild herds of buffalo. However, some of the state’s most amazing gifts are its hot springs, which vary from rustic and undeveloped to luxurious and modern.Humans have enjoyed the pleasures of hot springs for thousands of years, and many of the hot spring locations in Montana welcomed visitors long before European settlers came to the area. Swimming in mineral water is considered a remedy for some skin ailments, and fans of “soaking” swear that the experience can reduce pain and improve mental well-being.