 Mysteriously boiling pools of dark water emit the pungent pong of sulfur. The continuum of steam rises in obscure puffs, alluding to a sign of some ominous being. Or, so the legends of the island's early settlers suggest, naturally birthed in the heart of the town of Souffleur lies the sulfur springs, St. Lucia's only drive-in volcano. With water temperatures of approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius, the sulfur springs and mud baths are of a volcanic origin, and attracts visitors from all around the world excited to take the plunge. Upon entry, there are plumes of sulfurous steam from the ground. The Souffleur volcano, which last erupted over 200 years ago, is considered dormant, and visitors can get a first-hand view of the sulfur springs with a guided tour. Upon completion, just beside the park's entrance, is our famous Black Water Pools. Built in 2004, refurbished in 2009, and more pools added recently, this area boasts a natural open-air hot water pool, sitting area, hot and cold water showers, and changing rooms. You can feel free to dip your feet in this black, mineral-rich pool. Or, if you're more adventurous, take a full bath. Popularly known for its healing properties, the mud bath is said to aid in detoxifying the body, helps with arthritis, sore joints, rheumatism, eczema, and sunburns, infused with mineral contents such as iron, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Allow time to soak in the mineral-impacted mud beneath the springs. Mystical mud, which local legend guarantees, will make you look and feel ten times younger. Now, who wouldn't want that? All together, the result is a wealth of wonders that make for perfect adventures with warmth and therapy. Deeming this experience a must-do on island activity, and one of the most unique experiences on the island of St. Lucia and the Caribbean.