The U.S. Forest Service just handed a massive, gas-powered middle finger to the Wilderness Act of 1964. In a backroom deal completely devoid of public notice or NEPA environmental reviews, the agency approved a petition by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association (IOGA) to allow gas-powered chainsaws across 542 miles of trails inside the Frank …read more.

Greetings fellow hot potters (sorry, hadn’t used that nick in bit – gotta mix it up) If you are gearing up to head out into the backcountry please pay attention to the following road and area closures, as they could effect access to your hot springs destination. Area: NE of Cascade: Warm Lake / Yellow …read more.

If there was ever a time for outdoor enthusiasts of all types to come together for the common good – it is now. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Central Idaho Idaho has 9.3 million acres of roadless forests. The largest in the lower 48 by a long-shot, and with development in Alaska approaching, may eventually be …read more.

A difficult hike in rugged wilderness is rewarded with a barley used hot springs complete with excellent primitive camping. You’ll want to at least do this one as an overnighter, at least. However, you will have to work for your soak aside from the challenging hike in; spring runoff destroys the lower pools and the …read more.

Backpacking to remote hot springs in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Central Idaho; the largest block of protected wilderness in the lower 48.

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. …read more.