Hot Springs Access Road and Area Closure Updates for Idaho

Greetings fellow hot potters (sorry, hadn’t used that nick in bit – gotta mix it up)If you are gearing up to head out into the backcountry please pay attention to the following road and area closures, as they could effect access to your hot springs destination.Area: NE of Cascade: Warm Lake / Yellow Pine / …

The Battle for Idaho’s Roadless Forests Begins

If there was ever a time for outdoor enthusiasts of all types to come together for the common good – it is now. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Central Idaho Idaho has 9.3 million acres of roadless forests. The largest in the lower 48 by a long-shot, and with development in Alaska approaching, may eventually be …

Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs in Idaho

A difficult hike in rugged wilderness is rewarded with a barley used hot springs complete with excellent primitive camping. You’ll want to at least do this one as an overnighter, at least. However, you will have to work for your soak aside from the challenging hike in; spring runoff destroys the lower pools and the …

Fires and the Frank

Well, I’m back. Fresh from a week of backpacking to remote hot springs in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. I think I’m still feeling a little culture shock.It was a different kind of drive back home from the trailhead. The sky was stained dark orange from all of the wildfire smoke. Fire …

Shower Bath, Owen Cabin and Upper Loon Hot Springs Picture Additions

I was perusing through the archive and discovered a few pictures from the best backpacking trip I’ve ever been on which should have gone up a long time ago. The pictures are of Upper Loon, Owen Cabin and Shower Bath Hot Springs – all located within the boundaries of the Frank Church River of No …