Skinnydipper Hot Springs Closed Until June 30

It is official, Skinnydipper Hot Springs, located north of Boise is closed until June 30, 2013. According to the BLM, the closure is due to the 2012 Springs Fire, which burned away vegetation on rocky slopes above the hot springs. There is concern that spring rains could lead to falling rocks, flooding and debris flows …

Bronco Billy (Hot Spring) in Idaho Rides Again

After years of speculation about more than ample hot water flow, someone has finally snuck a soak underneath the source of Bronco Billy Hot Spring. Here’s the video of the secret soak (trip report w/ pics to follow): Bronco Billy Hot Spring is located on a slip of BLM land amongst the Boise National Forest …