I spent a beautiful evening hiking and soaking tonight. Crossed the shallow river and climbed to the rebuilt top pool at Rocky. Enjoyed the warm water and stars as they became more visible with the setting sun. It is not how it was, but I am thankful that I am able to soak in these …
Category Archives: idaho
Fall Updates
A new commercial hot springs in Idaho has been revealed near Emmett, Idaho – Roy Stone Hot Springs. I am very much looking forward to visiting just as soon after the winter veil drops. Reports have been submitted in regard to the condition of the road into Ruby Lake Hot Springs in northern Nevada. How …
Trail Talk [video]
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Trail Creek in July [video]
Direct video link View the complete listing for Trail Creek Hot Springs on IHS
Idaho Hot Springs Access and Condition Updates
Many thanks to my fellow soak-seekers for sending in the following updates! The super-soaker at Bonneville Hot Springs near Lowman, Idaho is back in action after being repaired by multiple volunteer groups. The surrounding landscape at Willow Creek Hot Springs near Pine, Idaho was severely damaged by wildfire in 2008; I recently received word that …
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Is It Safe to Soak?
Hot Springs Water Quality in Idaho The question of how ‘safe’ is it to soak in a hot springs in Idaho is a common one. The following techniques will help you discern if that backcountry hot springs you tracked down is relatively safe to qualify. 1. pH strip testing 2. water flow-through and pool size …