Traveling the Backcountry of Idaho and the Northwest One Hot Springs at a Time
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
The number one post of 2011 was … Holiday Hot Springing in Idaho, posted in November 2011.
Number two goes to … Loftus Hot Springs Near Boise, Idaho is No More, posted in May 2011.
Number three … Dippin’ @ Skinny, posted in October 2011.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
One of Idaho’s most stellar soaks, which has been around for years, is no more. Portions of the lip from the overhang (above the pool) were broken off and are among the rest of the ruins once known as Loftus Hot Springs. I’ve heard rumors over the last few days it was destroyed and was sent the following pictures (thank you Heather!).
Learn more about Loftus on IHS
Still not sure who the responsible party is… I’ve heard it was the FS and have also heard that someone is attempting to redesign the pool.
Judging by the pictures it looks like Jackholes have visited recently, or are potentially involved. Could a pick-ax really cause that type of damage? Were explosives involved?
Please chime in if you’ve got some intel! I’ll post here and on the Facebook page for Idaho as information becomes available.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
by Chris Crawford
To kick off our hot springs tour we are looking for some volunteers to
help us clean up Loftus. We will go out Sunday 02/20/11 plan to be ready
to leave at 10:00 am. Bring warm, and appropriate gear to clean up the
land surrounding the hot springs, and a dinner or snacks to get you by.
We can soak in our freshly cleaned hot spring upon completion of the
job. Depending on the number of volunteers, we may need someone to help
with transportation- 4×4 prefered. We will decide on meeting location
later in the week.
I can fit 4 more people in my Jeep Wagoneer so I will post me and my
vehicle and if you have a 4×4 you will use you can post your and number
of seats as well.
Please sign up as a member on the forum and after you do MAKE SURE to
message me to let me know your user name so I can approve your account.
If you need help please let me know and I’ll walk you through the steps.
Doing this is how you sign up for your own spot as this is an ALL
volunteer organization, plus going through the steps helps you remember
that you are volunteering that day 
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