Remember that cyanide leech mine proposed on the Boise River near Atlanta Idaho? Unfortunately, the mine is still a reality. However, today Boise Mayor Bieter announced his opposition to the gold mine.Announce your opposition – send an electronic message right now!That’s right, cyanide – Atlanta Gold, the name of the Canadian mining company, has plans …
Continue reading “Boise Mayor Bieter to Fight the Good Fight”
Skinnydipper, AKA Mile Marker 4/Deer Creek Hot Springs, is one of just a handful of hot springs that are within 1-2 hours from Boise, Idaho. Drive time from Boise is approximately 1 hour. Skinnydipper is Idaho’s most recent hot springs discovery. In the 1990s, Hot Springs Harley found and cultivated the hot springs with Keeper …
Continue reading “Sunrise Soaking at Skinnydipper Hot Springs”
In Boise today, an anti-wolf group which calls itself The Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW) rallied on the steps of the capital building. The group of hunters came from around the state in hopes of generating public support for a federal proposal to eliminate crucial Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Northern …
Continue reading “Anti-Wolf Rally in Boise Huge Embarrassment, Supported by Governor Butch Otter”
General DescriptionSeasonal, user-built rock-walled pools, usually August through October (when the river is low), look on the far side of the Middle Fork of the Boise River for small, rock-walled pools below the waterfall.Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk & FoxSeasonal NotesFording the river is only advised during low water (late season) conditions, usually late July to …
Main Semi-Cave PoolGeneral DescriptionLoftus features two, sturdy user built rock pools (top pool reinforced with mortar) with sandy bottoms located along the Middle Fork of the Boise River Road.Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk & CougarSeasonal NotesUsable all year – note winter access via the only route open (usually) can be very dangerous. Check road conditions with …
Continue reading “Layoff Loftus – Increase in Partying is too Problematic”
General DescriptionSmith’s Cabin hot springs 1, 2 and 3 all have potential, and are located on both sides of the Middle Fork of the Boise River near Troutdale Campground. The first one is located on the road-side of the river, while the second is on the other side of the river slightly upstream and the …
Continue reading “Smith’s Cabin Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited”
