I heard from the owner of Gold Fork yesterday that Burgdorf had been evacuated due to a wildfire and just heard from the owner of Maple Grove that their access road is now closed due to wildfire. When I was at Gold Fork yesterday, I discovered the road is closed just past the hot springs …
What Up
I'm fresh back from an incredible trip to Gold Fork and Bernard and will have the previous month's updates up soon. I've got a real geothermal treat coming up for all of you water quality buffs as well.Pretty much the same news regarding wildfires here in Idaho. Highway 22 to Warm Lake is closed at …
My Letter to Mike Simpson
Subject: Support The Bear Protection Act, H.R. 3029This one is a no-brainer! Support The Bear Protection Act, H.R. 3029! In the U.S. there is no national legislation governing bear parts trade. Rather, a complicated patchwork of state laws is in place, which makes law enforcement and successful prosecution of offenders difficult.From Alaska to Maine and …
Ahh Politics
Preforming for the PresidentSpecial thanks to Liz for the video, it's rare that we can glimpse into the private life of the man.
Warm Springs Creek Hot Springs in Idaho
A difficult hike in rugged wilderness is rewarded with a barley used hot springs complete with excellent primitive camping. You'll want to at least do this one as an overnighter, at least. However, you will have to work for your soak aside from the challenging hike in; spring runoff destroys the lower pools and the …
A Week of Backpacking to Remote Hot Springs in the Frank (video)
Backpacking to remote hot springs in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Central Idaho; the largest block of protected wilderness in the lower 48.