Drilling in the Arctic Refuge would despoil this last great wilderness for a uncertain amount of oil — in fact, the U.S. Department of Energy recently estimated that if we drilled for oil in the Refuge tomorrow, it would lower gas prices by merely a penny per gallon…but not for 20 years. And drilling in …read more.

Sun Rays Light the Way The brisk 2 mile, early morning hike-in was filled with beautiful views of the crisp forest waking up to the sun. The trail was in pretty good condition save for a couple un-marked intersections; which you’ll soon enough figure lead to the low-water trail which means many river fords. So …read more.

Boiling Springs Cabins The 2 pools near the source were very hot and featured an abundance of silt and algae. The pools near the point where the hot creek (source outflow) meets the river were way too cool. The hearty amount of steam pumping out of the source made for picturesque views of the crisp …read more.

As early as this afternoon, the Senate will begin a series of critical votes on a “budget reconciliation” bill that includes provisions to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. Unlike other pieces of legislation, the budget bill cannot be filibustered, so the only way your senators can protect the Arctic …read more.

Thrive Weekly is currently running an Active Profile on the Hot Springs Guy (*ahem* – that would be me). Pretty cool stuff! The Bloke Who Loves to Soak Pick up a free Thrive in print around the Treasure Valley (ID) or click on the link below to view the web version. Thrive Weekly Active Profile …read more.

10.17.05 Rocky Canyon Hot Springs Trip Report It was a nice return visit to Rocky Canyon. After braving the cold water river ford we were rewarded with a choice of two steamy soaks. Rocky Canyon Hot Springs All of the pools look slightly different in contrast to their position and how they were reinforced in …read more.