Keeping in tune with publishing unpublished, past trip reports – here is one for Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho, from July 2011. Special note: Jerry Johnson is Idaho’s most popular hot springs – and as such, is heavily abused. Please pack out all trash and don’t bring glass. This hot springs is already under nighttime …
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Dippin’ @ Skinny
You never know what you might find when visiting Skinnydipper Hot Springs, northeast of Boise. Good, bad… ugly? Getting up before dawn is never easy. However, when you are after Skinnydipper it is a must, IMHO. There’s nothing quite like watching the sun rise through a dimly lit forest while soaking in a natural hot …
A Quick Look at Jerry [video]
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, located in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. Lots of friendly folks (and illegal campers/trashholes!), but still a great soak and good time. View Jerry Johnson on IdahoHotSprings.com View on YouTube
Loftus Hot Springs Near Boise, Idaho is No More
One of Idaho’s most stellar soaks, which has been around for years, is no more. Portions of the lip from the overhang (above the pool) were broken off and are among the rest of the ruins once known as Loftus Hot Springs. I’ve heard rumors over the last few days it was destroyed and was sent the …
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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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Jackhole Haven at Skinnydipper
Cig butts, cig packs, beer cans, more beer cans, food packaging, underwear, a dress, a shirt with human feces on it … and on. This was some of the awesomeness I found at Skinnydipper hot springs this morning. A sickening feeling crept into my stomach as I was hiking up the trail towards the soaking …