Looking for one last wintertime adventure that’s true to Idaho? Good news! There is plenty of winter left in Idaho’s mountains, leaving the door wide-open for one last romp in the snow. The gem state plays host to unique backcountry skiing, hot springing and yurt stargazing adventures. Many of which can easily be enjoyed in …read more.

So, you’ve finally got some extra time and hot springs have been on your mind. Good news ole chap, there are plenty of options for the intrepid soak-seeker! Old man winter may be hindering access to many of Idaho’s geothermal delights, but not all of them. The quintessential hot springs listed below are usually accessible during Idaho’s …read more.

Gold Fork Hot Springs Idaho Trip Report I have been way overdue for a visit to one of my favorite commercial hot springs, and Gold Fork did not fail to deliver. Highway 55 was in pretty good shape, as was the road to Gold Fork on the way out. However, on the return drive the …read more.

Located near the quaint recreation towns of Cascade and Donnelly, deep within Central Idaho’s rugged mountains, lies Gold Fork Hot Springs. I actually saw people drinking massive amounts of water right out of the hot springs on this trip! I know Gold Fork has some of the best quality of water around, but really? The …read more.

Nestled in a mountain forest near Donnelly, Cascade and McCall Idaho lies the holy grail of all commercial or privately owned hot springs in Idaho. The water at Gold Fork Hot Springs is top-quality; meaning it is 100% natural, has an incredible alkaline rating and contains other minerals that are great for the skin and …read more.

I heard from the owner of Gold Fork yesterday that Burgdorf had been evacuated due to a wildfire and just heard from the owner of Maple Grove that their access road is now closed due to wildfire. When I was at Gold Fork yesterday, I discovered the road is closed just past the hot springs …read more.