It is hard to believe summer 2012 has almost come to a close… far too many wildfires this season if you ask me. The wildfires really kept summer soaking adventures to a minimum throughout the northwest. The good news; Fall soaking season approacheth! Hot Springs Photo Submissions Submitted by Mandy Hardan (thanks Mandy!): Greylock Hot …
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Top 3 Posts of 2011
The number one post of 2011 was … Holiday Hot Springing in Idaho, posted in November 2011. Number two goes to … Loftus Hot Springs Near Boise, Idaho is No More, posted in May 2011. Number three … Dippin’ @ Skinny, posted in October 2011.
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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Volunteer Event! Loftus Clean-Up Sunday 02/20/11
by Chris Crawford To kick off our hot springs tour we are looking for some volunteers to help us clean up Loftus. We will go out Sunday 02/20/11 plan to be ready to leave at 10:00 am. Bring warm, and appropriate gear to clean up the land surrounding the hot springs, and a dinner or …
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Loftus Clean Up 1/10/10
Last Sunday we went and cleaned up Loftus on a somewhat short notice, due to uncertain funding. It was a mess- the majority of it coming from a combination of glow sticks, the plastic pieces that hold them together and bullet shells. Other debris from tea light candles and other small odds and ends cluttered …
Loftus Lessons: Full Trip Report
11.01.09 Loftus Hot Springs Trip ReportFinally… at last! A nice long soak was enjoyed at Loftus with minimal interruption. I visited Loftus in conjunction with a number of other hot springs along the Middle Fork of the Boise River. This trip was actually dubbed as the “PIE” trip. I like pie, but not this kind. …