*OK, not this wolf exactly but hundreds of others who are just as cute.The U.S. Forest Service wants to use an array of poisons, traps and shooting -- including aerial gunning to wipe out wolves and other carnivores in designated wilderness areas.Under the proposal, federal agents could chase down and kill bears or other carnivores …
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EnlargedAs of July 2006 Weir Creek now features an enlarged main pool. The old pool used to fit approx. 4 people, the new one has the capacity to house 8-10 hot potters. Depth has increased as well, although the solid rock bottom is still somewhat "V" shaped. The original soaking plank is still in use, …
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Trail 211: Taking us from the Clearwater NF into the Selway-Bitterroot WildernessStanley Hot Springs (not to be confused with the town of Stanley, which is in a different location in Idaho) is a chain of rock and log dammed pools in a lush, ancient forest at the end of a grueling 6 mile hike on …
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Commercial Style Soaking @ BaumgartnerThe early bird gets the soakBaumgartner was a great soak early in the morning, but as the campground began to wake up the pool began to fill-up... with people. We felt lucky to have enjoyed a soak for about an hour with only a handful of other people. If you were …
6 Video Clips Now Online:06.04.06: Trail Creek Hot Springs in Idaho Video Clips Clip 01: Pool 1 submerged under spring runoff Clip 02: Pool 2 survives spring runoff as usual06.03.06: Buckhorn Hot Springs in Idaho Video Clips Clip 01: Trashed Outfitter / Hunter Campsites Clip 02: Raging Buckhorn Creek Clip 03: Hot spring fed pool …
A grrl's best friendGrade A soaks, views of the North Fork of the Payette River and a weekend battle for the hot springs.Hot outflowThe rock walls of M16 were once again above the flow of the river providing for a most excellent soaking experience.They floatI'm afraid this place is getting pretty popular, there were more …
