General DescriptionSeasonal, user-built rock-walled pools, usually August through October (when the river is low), look on the far side of the Middle Fork of the Boise River for small, rock-walled pools below the waterfall.Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk & FoxSeasonal NotesFording the river is only advised during low water (late season) conditions, usually late July to …
Layoff Loftus – Increase in Partying is too Problematic
Main Semi-Cave PoolGeneral DescriptionLoftus features two, sturdy user built rock pools (top pool reinforced with mortar) with sandy bottoms located along the Middle Fork of the Boise River Road.Wildlife Sighted: Deer, Elk & CougarSeasonal NotesUsable all year - note winter access via the only route open (usually) can be very dangerous. Check road conditions with …
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Smith’s Cabin Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited
General DescriptionSmith's Cabin hot springs 1, 2 and 3 all have potential, and are located on both sides of the Middle Fork of the Boise River near Troutdale Campground. The first one is located on the road-side of the river, while the second is on the other side of the river slightly upstream and the …
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Sheep Creek Bridge Hot Springs in Idaho – Yuk
Small and shallow rock-walled and tarp dammed pools with a dirt & rock bottoms. Pools are a short hike from one of the points where the Middle Fork Road bridges the Boise River. There are also light to moderate amounts of algae present in the water of all the pools.Seasonal forest service road closure on …
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Twenty Hot Springs in Four Days…
That's right, 20 hot springs updates will be up soon complete with pictures, video and trip reports.
A Wrong Righted & Idaho Government Continues a Dark Plight
I was informed earlier today by Jonathan Oppenheimer of the ICL (Idaho Conservation League) that the 2001 Roadless Rule had been reinstated - a monumental victory for the environment and all who enjoy it. A wrong righted.The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule was created to establish a nationwide blanket to protect inventoried roadless areas as …
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