Well, I’m back. Fresh from a week of backpacking to remote hot springs in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. I think I’m still feeling a little culture shock.It was a different kind of drive back home from the trailhead. The sky was stained dark orange from all of the wildfire smoke. Fire …
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New Info. Added to the Idaho Hot Springs Index
Two new sets of information have been added to the Idaho Hot Springs index on IdahoHotSprings.com:1. Seasonal Data – Spring, Summer, Fall, All, All*2. Type – Roadside, Hike, Multi-dayTake a Look!
Hate Mail from Mark Morasch… Lovely
I hate you. I hope I never see you in a hotspring- thanks for letting even more people know about hotsprings in Idaho, the more people that can fit in one the better right? Don’t bother replying, you are on my spam list… Mark MoraschIdaho nativeResearch TechnicianUniversity of IdahoFish & Wildlife Resources Room: CEB 108ASpecialty: …
Hot Springers are from Mars
Mars May Have Had Hot SpringsWASHINGTON: A little NASA Mars rover has come across soil that scientists said on Tuesday suggests hot springs may have percolated long ago on the Martian surface, providing an environment conducive to life. The six-wheeled rolling robot Spirit, exploring the expansive Gusev Crater just south of the Martian equator, detected …
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 …
Bear Valley Gallery Upgrade
Check out the new picture gallery upgrade for Bear Valley Hot Springs in Idaho!