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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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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 …
Molly’s, Vulcan and Holdover Trip Reports
I've started a new habit at the hot springs, pH testing! Here's Molly's Hot Spring And, Holdover Hot Springs Vulcan's Pool Cave-In The Rundown The sole pool at Molly's has been reconstructed, complete with valves for hot and hotter (no cold!!!). The pool at Vulcan is indeed gone, but great potential remains. And, Holdover is …
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3 Idaho Hot Springs in 4 Minutes
View video w/o music This video is from a recent trip to the Boise National Forest, northeast of Cascade, Idaho.
Exxon Invading Idaho Wilderness with Tar Pit Sands Trucks
In addition to the issue below, I have learned that Governor Otter has pledged Idaho's 'help' in regard to the transportation of Tar Pit Sands equipment by offering up use of Idaho's largest campground and gateway into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness as a parking lot for the Canada-bound vehicles. Wilderness Gateway Campground has over 90 units …
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