Idaho and Greater Yellowstone Area Wolves Need Our Help

The Bush Administration has just issued a disastrous “License to Kill” plan that could trigger the extermination of half the gray wolves in Wyoming and Idaho, starting as early as October — unless we stop it now.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on this cruel proposal only until August 6. Please …

Now That’s a Pine Burl

Pine Burl Hot Springs in Idaho is a two mile hike from the trailhead near Boiling Springs and features a single rock walled pool with mortar reinforcement. The sole pool has a sandy bottom with a slight amount of slit in the corners. There’s no avoiding it, just before Pine Burl you will pass Moondipper …

Moondipper Hot Springs in Idaho

Moondipper Hot Springs, Pine Burl’s lesser sibling, features a single rock walled pool with a sandy/silty bottom large enough for several soakers. Moondipper is an easy 2 mile hike along the Middle Fork of the Payette River from the Boiling Springs Guard Station, and is best suited for spring and early summer soaking – when …

Lil Dipper – Kinda Neat

North of Crouch Idaho, near the Middle Fork Payette River and just before Moondipper Hot Springs you’ll find Lil Dipper. It’s not worthy of a soak due to low flow and moderate temperatures.Seasonal NotesThe Forest Service Road that provides access to the trailhead is snow covered all winter until approximately late April or mid-May.Camping NotesPrimitive …