Little Anderson Hot Spring in IdahoAlmost a decade ago Little Anderson hot spring was once hailed by hot springers as a stellar soak. The hot springs pool and surrounding area was kept clean by the locals, and even at one time had a multi-year caretaker from New Zealand. As of Y2K, this hot spring suffers …
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For Wolves
The wolves have finally come home to the Rockies. I would like to see them reclaim their historical homes to the full extent, and not be hunted to the verge of extinction – again. I’ve been lucky enough to witness these beautiful creatures while backpacking in Idaho’s rugged, untouched wilderness, and couldn’t imagine the backcountry …
All About Idaho Hot Springs
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 …
Warm Lake Area Hot Springs Summer Road Closure
(not the actual sign.. heh)Forest Service Road 474/674 North, also known as the South Fork Salmon River Road; which grants access to Yellow Pine by way of the Warm Lake Highway will be closed from July 30th until October 15th 2007 because of road construction. This will temporarily effect access to the following hot springs:Buckhorn …
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Testing Teapot Hot Springs in Idaho
Teapot Hot Spring lies at the base of Teapot Mountain nestled between the South Fork Salmon River and Forest Service Road. Teapot features seasonal pools that submerge during spring runoff. The smattering of 5 to 7 pools are typically composed of rock and sand walls, are quite mucky and algae laden and feature sand and …
Mile-16 Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited
03.24.07 Trip ReportWhat a weird and wonderful place Idaho is. Where else can you soak in a hot springs, get some sun and play in the snow all on the same day? The air temperature was about 65 and the water around 104. This was one of those rare times where there’s still mountain snow …