A Dark Day for the Environment

On Friday, May 26th, despite opposition from over 100 conservation groups and thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, the United States Senate confirmed former Idaho Senator/Governor Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior.Brock Evans, President of the Endangered Species Coalition had this to say in regard to Kempthrone's new position: "The vote to confirm Mr. Kempthorne as …

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Mother Nature Giving Mile-16 Hot Spring a Break

Mother nature is finally giving Mile-16 hot spring a much deserved break. I've been to this hot spring many times, and this is the first time I've seen it underwater. It looked like there were several unsuccessful attempts at elevating the pool walls by use of sandbags in an effort to avoid the rampant spring …

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The Russian Warm Spring Soaking Experience Awaits North of Sun Valley

Russian John Warm Springs: Located in the Sawtooth National Forest just north of Ketchum, Idaho.Russian John made for a nice foot warmer with a view. The area around the pool, fire pit and bench was fairly clean.It may be just because it's been 4 years since I've been here last, but the pool seems a …

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The Trek to Goldbug Hot Springs (Video Clips)

Goldbug Hot Springs (ID) Video Clips: Clip 01: Approx. 1 mile into the hike up Clip 02: Idaho cacti - that's right! Plus, someone is coming! Clip 03: Nearing the steep elevation gain just before the hot springs pools Clip 04: Rare sighting of a BLM BIO-Trail Toilet. They must have brought this puppy in …

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Roadside Soaking at Elkhorn Hot Spring Near Stanley, Idaho

Elkhorn Hot Spring: Easy-access, wooden soaking box right next to the highway northeast of Stanley.Good to go!The wooden soaking tub is usable all year long, and the rock-walled seasonal pools next to the river submerge during spring runoff. You'll have to fill the tub (after you put the stopper in) and adjust the hot temps …

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