I’ve noticed a disturbing trend that continues to grow while out hot springing of late – using a natural hot springs as a public bath with soap and/or shampoo. A HUGE, HUGE no no. I even had an associate debate me on the merits of how you get dirty ‘out there’ and need to clean …read more.

Hot Springs Water Quality in Idaho The question of how ‘safe’ is it to soak in a hot springs in Idaho is a common one. The following techniques will help you discern if that backcountry hot springs you tracked down is relatively safe to qualify. 1. pH strip testing 2. water flow-through and pool size …read more.

“There’s hot water aplenty in them thar valleys, and like undiscovered gold nuggets of yesteryear it’s about to be tapped by modern-day prospectors. Investors back these “prospectors” with big bucks hoping that renewable geothermal energy is the hot ticket for the future.” More… I wonder how long before public hot springs are just something in …read more.

“Money from a federal grant should be flowing soon so that Ketchum can look at ways geothermal power from a local hot spring might be harnessed for public benefit.” More…