I was inspired by this blog post about southeast Oregon's Steens Mountain area to go back and revisit past trips to hot springs in the same region. After realizing that none of my previous visits made it to the blog, aside from a post on Steens Mountain activism, I decided to post pictures, video clips …
Party Goers Rescued from Pine Flats Hot Springs in Idaho
Last Saturday, December 20th, a group of 4 men and 2 women partied it up at Pine Flats Hot Springs in the Boise National Forest, which is located about 1.5 hours north of Boise, Idaho. The source and pools are only about a 0.35 mile hike from the official National Forest campground of the same …
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Thermometers are Important : Austin Hot Springs in Oregon Scalding
Just another really good reason to carry along a waterproof thermometer when on the soak. These things are pretty handy. You can pick them up a restaurant supply stores locally.Here a few waterproof thermometers, I especially like the floating ducky...
Strawberry Hot Springs (vid) in Colorado
Looks enticing, and reminds of Gold Fork Hot Springs, near Donnelly and Tamarack in Idaho.
Falling for Pine Flats Hot Springs
Hot Springs Name: Pine Flats Hot SpringsAdditional Info: View complete listing on IHSNear: Lowman, IdahoType: PublicNF: Boise National ForestTrip ReportIt had been a couple months. I was antsy to get out. So, I took off Friday evening for Pine Flats. There's nothing quite like a hot soak under the stars in Idaho's backcountry during winter. …
Rocky Canyon Ruckus
It looks like there might be some trouble brewing at Rocky Canyon Hot Springs. According to this forums post, the Boise National Forest has plans to dismantle the improved pools.Here's the post:I have had a very disturbing conversation with the district ranger Boise National Forest, area around Crouch. Includes these hot springs. They told me …