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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Sunday, January 1st, 2012
I thought it would be a grand idea to focus on the mother of all geothermal states, in terms of ‘soakable’ hot springs, for the 3rd edition (year) of the Natural Hot Springs Wall Calendar.
Idaho is home to about 130 ‘soakable’ hot springs of around 340 total hot springs. That’s a lot of hot water!
Click below to preview and purchase the 2012 Natural Hot Springs Wall Calendar, which features photos taken from my hot springs adventures in Idaho.
Best New Year Wishes!
2012 Natural Hot Springs Wall Calendar Index
January: Trail Creek
February: Molly’s
March: Atlanta
April: Skillern
May: Weir Creek
June: Weir Creek
July Weir Creek
August: Molly’s
September: Rocky Canyon
October: Bear Valley
November: Frenchmen’s Bend
December: Rocky Canyon
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Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Miracle’s grand reopening was on December 15th. I finally made a break for it on Saturday, a couple days later. After arriving I chatted with the front desk agent and found out that the two new public pools were complete, but awaiting to pass inspection. Hence, the emptiness. The new private rooms? Nope, not finished yet. They are coming along nicely, however. No offense Miracle, but I could have hiked around the forest and soaked in a non-commercial soak for much less $ in gas and fees. But, no. I just had to see the goods…
The entire complex had new paint on the stucco, many pool cracks mended, new restroom facilities (actually open and super nice) and was looking pretty good in general. Sadly, the view from my little window in the private soaking room was of garbage, cig butts and construction debris. There was a little bird…
… and of course the soak too, which was stellar, as usual per Miracle. pH tested at 7+
That concludes my once a year sojourn to Miracle Hot Springs. Until next time…
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