Despite overwhelming opposition, Idaho has asked for federal permission to kill 75% of the wolf population in the state’s Upper Clearwater Basin. Worse yet, they’ll keep killing wolves for the next five years, likely with airborne marksmen in planes using radio collars on the wolves to track them down and kill these helpless animals. This …read more.

What a trip! I feel a little sad that is has been 4 years since I’ve been back here to qualify for a soak. The campground is still closed and gated, but there was a sign posted on the gate stating that it would open on April 15th… hmmm today is the 20th. My best …read more.

My first time in the Olympic National Park proved to be an excellent experience. The goal was to visit Olympic Hot Springs just after the 8 feet of snow melted and road barriers were pushed back, and before the continuous wave of geo-soakers hit the NP and hot springs for the warmer season. The timing …read more.

Boise, Idaho / Treasure Valley Earth Fest 2006 Information Atlanta Gold Mine Community ForumThursday, April 13 at 7 pmStudent Union Building, Jordan B.Boise State University, BoiseThe dangers of using cyanide and other toxic chemicals to process ore from a proposed gold mine near Atlanta, Idaho will be spelled out at a community forum at Boise …read more.

It’s about that time of the year again (sweet!), which means backpacking season is just about to begin. Check out this great Spring Training guide from Backpacker.com!

Always a beautiful hike 03.16.06Not much new to report besides stellar soaking in the sun and snow. The path up the hill to the hot springs was a bit muddy in places; even though it may be wet please stay on the main path as to minimize erosion. New spout on the main feed into …read more.