In case you didn’t catch the news last month, Weir Creek Hot Springs in Idaho is now under nighttime closure orders from the forest service. Sadly, for those of us familiar with the situation, it was bound to happen. It was inevitable… they made it a beacon and are surprised that more people started visiting. …read more.

I try to be timely with trip reports, but inevitably, some slip through the cracks. Here is one of them from last July for Weir Creek Hot Springs in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho… Ole Weir Creek can be a crap shoot this time of the year. A time when many geothermal brethren answer the …read more.

Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, located in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. Lots of friendly folks (and illegal campers/trashholes!), but still a great soak and good time. View Jerry Johnson on IdahoHotSprings.com View on YouTube

Alright, you got me, it’s actually in 3 minutes and 1 second. Close. This was from a July trip in the area spent hiking and backpacking to area hot springs in the Clearwater National Forest and Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. View Weir Creek Hot Springs on IdahoHotSprings.com

I was recently editing IHS and came across a past trip report to Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho that I wanted to repost in the spirit of the approaching summer season… The Clearwater National Forest and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is a longtime Idaho favorite for natural, primitive hot springs. Located in north-central Idaho and primarily …read more.

In addition to the issue below, I have learned that Governor Otter has pledged Idaho’s ‘help’ in regard to the transportation of Tar Pit Sands equipment by offering up use of Idaho’s largest campground and gateway into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness as a parking lot for the Canada-bound vehicles. Wilderness Gateway Campground has over 90 units …read more.