Daniel Claar is true hot springs brethren. He’s also a published author – and has graciously offered to contribute his work titled “Naked, Wet, and Wild in Idaho” to Idahohotsprings.com. Daniel’s article features a bevy of tips, tricks and tactics all aimed at helping ease oneself into Idaho’s pristine public hot springs. Learn how to …read more.

The below map features every commercial hot springs in Idaho that I have information on. Please leave a comment if you know of another that should be on the map. View Larger Map

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. …read more.

My first Squidoo Lens: The Guide to Visiting Backcountry Hot Springs

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 …read more.

Idaho has the most usable hot springs out of any state in the nation; with about 130 soakable out of 340. However, Nevada has the most hot springs overall, but the majority of them are not soakable. The water is hot because it is heated from within the Earth’s crust, forcing it up to the …read more.