Summer 2012 Hot Springing

Despite the wildfires, escape to a few backcountry hot springs was met with great success. Given that there’s never enough time during the summer to qualify all of the soaks on your list before old man winter shuts the proverbial access window with a mighty slam. Unfortunately, many wildfires are still raging with smoke continuing …

Anglers Leave a Heavy Footprint

The following trip report is from a mid-July Boise and Payette National Forest venture, that took place northeast of Cascade, Idaho in the Krassel Ranger District. Trail Creek = ultra slammed! A brief stop revealed less trash in the pullout than my last visit. On down the road. Forest Service Road (FSR) 474 South was …

Latest Updates Before Hitting the Road / Trail / Backcountry

I hope summer has been treating you all well. Here’s a little FYI for those of you ISO stellar soaks for the last of the warm season.Warm Lake Access Road UpdateForest Service Road 474 South, also known as the South Fork (Payette River) Road remains closed until November 1st. The East Fork Road from McCall …

Hot Springs Access Road and Area Closure Updates for Idaho

Greetings fellow hot potters (sorry, hadn’t used that nick in bit – gotta mix it up)If you are gearing up to head out into the backcountry please pay attention to the following road and area closures, as they could effect access to your hot springs destination.Area: NE of Cascade: Warm Lake / Yellow Pine / …