I always come back from wilderness pack trips different. I’m reminded of the insane amount of waste we produce, stuff we have and the ridiculous inhibitions we hold on to. I truly believe that there are two core problems we face in life as a society; education and overpopulation. And, everything boils down to education. …
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Soak.net Down for the Count?
It doesn’t look good for longtime hot springer hangout soak.net. Updates stopped a few years ago on the static side of the site, leaving the forums members to wonder if their soak seeking community was in jeopardy. Despite the lack of updates, the forums lived on. It wasn’t until about a year ago when the …
IdahoHotSprings.com Updated
IdahoHotSprings.com has recently been updated with new navigation buttons and layout, plus a new logo. Take a peek!
Forest Service Road 698 to Boiling Springs Closed
FYI The Middle Fork Road north of Crouch Idaho (FSR 698) is closed just past the fork to Silver Springs Plunge. That is, if snow hasn’t already closed the road.You can still make it to Fire Crew, but put your plans for Boiling Springs, Pine Burl, Moondipper, Groundhot and Butterfly on hold. If Fire Crew …
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Walk in the Light
The Hot Springs Guy (.com) has gone through a few upgrades and has a new light and wide look.Here’s a rundown of the upgrades and new features:Domain name issues cleared up – you can access my blog with or without the ‘www’ before hotspringsguy.comNew subscription options – get my blog updates via AOL Instant Messenger, …
Skinnydipper Hot Springs Federal Closure Order – No Joke!
Here’s the link to the federal nighttime closure order for Skinnydipper Hot Springs AKA Mile Marker 4. The nighttime closure order remains in effect until May 24, 2009, and cites public safety as the reason for the closure.The 2004 order was enacted in response to a surge in disorderly activity; gang fights in the pullout, …
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