Vulcan Hot Springs 10.01.05http://www.idahohotsprings.com/destinations/vulcan/index.htmHot Dam!Very nice indeed. Instead of 2 or 3 smaller soaking opportunities that often yielded mixed results we discovered that there is now 1, and it delivers! The large, log-dammed pool was a perfect 103°; excellent for toasty prolonged soaking. On our way in we passed a couple and their dogs (running …
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Skinnydipper Hot Springs09.25.05Great soaking at Skinny this morning; the top pool is still out of commission but the lower, other 2 are in good shape despite some broken plumbing. Almost no trash save for a ton of cig butts the last couple visits, at least it’s improving! My trash loads are getting smaller and smaller …
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New Skinnydipper Picture:Sunrise @ SkinnydipperHappy Soaking!
Skinnydipper Hot Springs09.19.05I wasn’t sure what to expect after receiving multiple reports this summer describing vandalism, pool and pipe destruction and some other items too gross to mention. We (myself and hot springing partner Andrew Nelson of National Geographic Traveler) arrived mid-day to a shockingly near-empty parking area. Keeper Matt was on-hand, and told me …
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Secesh Hot SpringsGeneral DescriptionSecesh Hot Springs lies way above the Secesh River and requires a quarter mile, near vertical hike to reach after fording the Secesh River. Hot water from the source flows directly into the top pool. The outflow from the top pool and two other smaller sources fill the next pool below. The …
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Kirkham Hot Springs07.27.05 DuskI was shocked to see the entire campground vacant save for the hosts as we passed on by; it was soooo tempting to stop but it was quickly becoming dark and the hosts enforce nighttime closure.Read more about Kirkham here >
