The Bush Administration has just issued a disastrous “License to Kill” plan that could trigger the extermination of half the gray wolves in Wyoming and Idaho, starting as early as October — unless we stop it now. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comments on this cruel proposal only until August 6. …read more.

Snorralaug (Snorri’s Pool) Originally uploaded by arnitr Snorralaug (Snorri’s Pool)

Net Neutrality is essential to free speech, equal opportunity and economic innovation in America. Since the FCC removed this basic protection in 2005, the top executives of phone and cable companies have stated their intention to become the Internet’s gatekeepers and to discriminate against Web sites that don’t pay their added tolls. This fundamental change …read more.

Pine Burl Hot Springs in Idaho is a two mile hike from the trailhead near Boiling Springs and features a single rock walled pool with mortar reinforcement. The sole pool has a sandy bottom with a slight amount of slit in the corners. There’s no avoiding it, just before Pine Burl you will pass Moondipper …read more.

Heading out on a backpacking trip this summer? Make sure you make good use of that pricey water filter. Here’s 3 great tips to help keep your water filter clean! Pretty much a given, but important none the less. Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. This usually entails removing the filter membrane and scraping/brushing/flushing. Some makers …read more.

My Mom watched Days religiously back in the 80s, I got a kick out of this video clip. I even remembered that the patch guy was named Steve!