Slate Creek Hot Springs in Idaho Update

My friend and I cruised into Slate Creek hoping for a much needed soak after a backpacking trip. What we found was hard to believe. Every primitive campsite between highway 75 and the hot springs was full except for a couple located just down the road from the highway. We arrived at the parking area …

Bear Valley Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited!

Bear Valley Hot SpringsIt was great to return to Bear Valley after 2 years and find no trash upon arrival. We had the place to ourselves at night and experienced a steady stream of daytime traffic – some friendly and some not. This large influx of day hiker traffic is probably due in part to …

Mile-16 Hot Spring in Idaho Revisited

Mile-16 Hot Springs in IdahoIt’s always nice to visit good ol M-16; this visit however was one of my least enjoyed. Upon arrival we picked up more trash than I’ve ever witnessed here. Plus, someone tinkered with the metal pipe that delivers the hot water into the pool. They diverted the main flow from the …

Molly’s Hot Spring in Idaho Revisited

Molly’s Hot Spring We were stoked to have Molly to ourselves after passing the jam-packed tubs just up the road. No trash! Woo Hoo! Great work everyone; keep picking up trash and utilizing low-impact techniques as this hot spring is in a very sensitive area. The pool was back to its original size, and finding …