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 …

Salute to Scenic Hot Springs

Scenic Hot Springs in Washington has always been one of my favorites. Truly a stellar soak. Rick updated Scenic's Blog on Thursday with the sad news... complete closure. It's the same story we hear all too often in regard to public hot springs - the few that ruined it for the many. Before it's official …

Wildlife Slaughter Tournament in Twin Falls Saturday

The Idaho Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW), Governor Butch Otter’s mostly out-of-state ultra-rich cattle rancher buddies, are back at it again with a Wildlife Killing Derby in Twin Falls, Idaho this Saturday.Sadly, this disturbing event is sponsored not only by Idaho’s Governor and Fish and Game Chair Wayne Wright,  but by Cabela’s and Sportsmen’s …

Soaking Zen in 2010 (expanded)

Note: Originally posted 12.31.09, Updated 01.02.10 First, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the fallen… In 2009, we lost the pools at Molly’s Tubs, Vulcan and Rocky Canyon (more). All 3 hot springs are located in Idaho, and all 3 were deconstructed by the Forest Service due to reasoning centered around public abuse …

Trail Creek Hot Springs Clean Up

Due to lack of funding Boise River Volunteers went to Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho on 12/27 instead- and a great choice it worked out to be! The soak was AMAZING as can be expected! and the trash- moderate, it took a little bit of hunting, but once found we got nearly a black …