My friend and I cruised into Slate Creek hoping for a much needed soak after a backpacking trip. What we found was hard to believe. Every primitive campsite between highway 75 and the hot springs was full except for a couple located just down the road from the highway. We arrived at the parking area …
Bear Valley Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited!
Bear Valley Hot SpringsIt was great to return to Bear Valley after 2 years and find no trash upon arrival. We had the place to ourselves at night and experienced a steady stream of daytime traffic - some friendly and some not. This large influx of day hiker traffic is probably due in part to …
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Mile-16 Hot Spring in Idaho Revisited
Mile-16 Hot Springs in IdahoIt's always nice to visit good ol M-16; this visit however was one of my least enjoyed. Upon arrival we picked up more trash than I've ever witnessed here. Plus, someone tinkered with the metal pipe that delivers the hot water into the pool. They diverted the main flow from the …
New Addition & Large Update in Place!
New Addition to www.IdahoHotSprings.com!The IHS Hot Springs, Backpacking & Camping GuideIdahoHotSprings.com is further reinforcing our firm belief of preservation through education. The IHS Guide is an ever-evolving project designed as a resource for hot springs, backpacking and camping. It pays special attention to Leave No Trace Principles and the utilization of Low Impact Techniques.WebCam Area …
Traffic & Link Updates in Place
New traffic updates have been added to the following three (3) hot springs:Hot Springs Campground in Idaho >Pine Flats Hot Springs in Idaho >Skinnydipper Hot Springs in Idaho >Also, the Fan Sites and Support/Preservation links pages have been updated with new content.Happy Soaking!
Deadwood Hot Springs in Idaho Revisited
Deadwood Hot SpringsWell, it took me 2 years to get back here but it was definitely worth it. First off, I have to start by reporting an incident that occurred when we arrived at the hot springs.Just before we arrived we passed a couple in their 40s or so on their way out. Shortly after …