Originally posted 02.09.05, updated 03.28.05, 07.15.05, 07.18.05, 10.15.05 and last updated 10.16.05. Marianne Dahle was sentenced for up to 10 years for the scalping that took place at Kirkham Hot Springs; which means she’s up for parole in 4. Seems kinda weak considering she ruined the girl’s life – let alone nearly killed her. Check …read more.

Vulcan Hot Springs 10.01.05http://www.idahohotsprings.com/destinations/vulcan/index.htm Hot 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 …read more.

Skinnydipper Hot Springs 09.25.05Great 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 …read more.

New Skinnydipper Picture: Sunrise @ Skinnydipper Happy Soaking!

Skinnydipper Hot Springs 09.19.05I 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 …read more.

Secesh Hot Springs General 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. …read more.