The Return to Skillern IV

Late June 2013 Skillern Hot Springs Trip Report Day 1. The mid afternoon hike out was rough. Under dark skies, with packs on, we trudged through a few miles of Sawtooth backcountry. We were poured on by heavy rain in smothering heat the entire way out, the humidity was so thick you could taste it. …

Idaho Hot Springs Video: Granite Creek, Chattanooga & Skillern

More vids! Granite Creek and Chattanooga are near Atlanta, Idaho and the Middle Fork Boise River while Skillern is in the Sawtooth National Forest, northeast of Fairfield, Idaho.Here’s the vids:Granite Greek Hot Springs Chattanooga Hot SpringsSkillern Hot Springs Streamed:Skillern Hot SpringsChattanooga Hot SpringsGranite Creek Hot Springs

Roadless Hot Springs at Risk in Idaho!

Roadless Area Hot Springs Jerry Johnson at RiskRoadless areas represent our last intact ecosystems, water systems, wildlife areas and open spaces. Many use and value this land, including: hunters, anglers, backpackers and kayakers along with many other types of recreational users.IRAs also contain hot springs, which are very unique features that set Idaho’s roadless forests …