What a trip! I feel a little sad that is has been 4 years since I’ve been back here to qualify for a soak. The campground is still closed and gated, but there was a sign posted on the gate stating that it would open on April 15th… hmmm today is the 20th. My best …read more.

Boise, Idaho / Treasure Valley Earth Fest 2006 Information Atlanta 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 …read more.

Always a beautiful hike 03.16.06Not 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 …read more.

Trail Creek Hot Springs 03.12.06The 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 …read more.

Maple Grove Hot Springs has been added to the SE Commercial Idaho Hot Springs area. Click here to view the full listing!

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 …read more.