Speak Up to Protect Idaho’s Backcountry Forests

The Forest Service is accepting comments on Idaho Roadless Areas. Idaho has more than 9.3 million acres of unprotected backcountry National Forests, more than any state in the lower-48.In 2006, then-Governor Risch asked the Forest Service to protect 8.8 million acres of Idaho’s backcountry roadless areas. His proposal would open over 525,000 acres to mining, …

General Hot Springs Dangers and Warnings

Most Common Natural Hot Springs Dangers: Alcohol Consumption and Dehydration Drinking and soaking gets you wasted in no time flat because hot springs dehydrate the body. Every year, people drown and literally fall off ledges while hiking due to mixing alcohol and hot springs together. This is the most common risk associated with hot springing. Soaking in …

National Park Clean-Up

I hope you’ll join me in taking action to protect our National Parks. It’s quick – and easy.Click HerePollution from power plants is spoiling views in some of our greatest national parks. Can you believe that these beloved national park sites are among hundreds in EPA-designated “poor air quality” areas? * Grand Canyon National Park …

Little Anderson is Still a Little Gross

Little Anderson Hot Spring in IdahoAlmost a decade ago Little Anderson hot spring was once hailed by hot springers as a stellar soak. The hot springs pool and surrounding area was kept clean by the locals, and even at one time had a multi-year caretaker from New Zealand. As of Y2K, this hot spring suffers …