MYTH: Wolves are "vicious killing machines" with no purpose.FACT: Like any top predator, wolves play an enormously important role in their ecosystems.[1]MYTH: Wolves are very dangerous and commonly attack people.FACT: Wolf attacks are among the rarest of all large mammal attacks on humans. In fact, a person in wolf country has a greater chance of …
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The view from the top of Steens Mountain (Alvord Desert below)The BLM in Oregon is considering opening up Steens Mountain to Off Road Vehicles (ORVs).Steens Mountain, nestled in the corner of Southeast Oregon, towers above the Alvord Desert and Hot Springs. I love this area because of the severe lack of people and noise. It's …
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In Boise today, an anti-wolf group which calls itself The Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (SFW) rallied on the steps of the capital building. The group of hunters came from around the state in hopes of generating public support for a federal proposal to eliminate crucial Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the Northern …
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Next up, in regard to my catch-up effort, is the two undeveloped Atlanta Annex Hot Springs. Two good looking soaks in the midst other great developed (non-commercial) hot springs soaks.Lots of potential, but right next to the roadTwo hot springs with potential lie between three other excellent hot springs. Coupled with high visibility (right next …
Here are the pics and trip report from one of many late season 2006 soaks that I'm playing catch-up on. All video clips are current, the individual hot springs listings are getting there! Best wishes, HSGAtlanta hot springs features one large rock and mortar reinforced pool complete with benches and piped in hot and cold …
2006 was a great year for first-time visits to many stellar soaks, the most notable being:Olympic Hot Springs near the lush Washington CoastGoldbug Hot Springs in the mountains of nearby Salmon, IdahoBackpacking into Stanley Hot Springs in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in IdahoBog Hot Springs in the northern Nevada high-desertThe best hot springs trip of 06, …
