Boise, Idaho Earth Fest 2006 Community Event Information

Boise, Idaho / Treasure Valley Earth Fest 2006 InformationAtlanta Gold Mine Community ForumThursday, April 13 at 7 pmStudent Union Building, Jordan B.Boise State University, BoiseThe dangers of using cyanide and other toxic chemicals to process ore from a proposed gold mine near Atlanta, Idaho will be spelled out at a community forum at Boise State …

Mile Marker 4 Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited

Always a beautiful hike03.16.06Not much new to report besides stellar soaking in the sun and snow. The path up the hill to the hot springs was a bit muddy in places; even though it may be wet please stay on the main path as to minimize erosion.New spout on the main feed into the party …

Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited!

Trail Creek Hot Springs03.12.06The roads were in pretty good condition save for the last few snow covered miles before the hot springs pullout. We arrived to find a Nissan Pathfinder and an older Alaskan Malamute in the pullout. Hmmm. Friend or foe? When we advanced toward the trail he started growling at us. I didn’t …

Stop the Bush Administration from Selling Our Public Lands!

Have you heard about the Bush administration’s plans to put our public lands on “blue-light special?” Bush’s proposed 2007 budget includes provisions to sell off as much as 800,000 acres of our public lands to the highest bidder! Will you join me in speaking out against this absurd proposal? Click here to send a message …

Roadless Hot Springs at Risk in Idaho!

Roadless Area Hot Springs Jerry Johnson at RiskRoadless areas represent our last intact ecosystems, water systems, wildlife areas and open spaces. Many use and value this land, including: hunters, anglers, backpackers and kayakers along with many other types of recreational users.IRAs also contain hot springs, which are very unique features that set Idaho’s roadless forests …