Nighttime Closure for Weir Creek Hot Springs in Idaho

In case you didn't catch the news last month, Weir Creek Hot Springs in Idaho is now under nighttime closure orders from the forest service. Sadly, for those of us familiar with the situation, it was bound to happen. https://twitter.com/hotspringsguy/status/1598458001236455424 Just a few years ago Weir Creek was virtually unknown. It wasn't signed. There was …

A Round of Hot Springs Updates in Idaho and California

Greetings fellow soak seekers, hot potters, dunkers and dippers! As if you needed more encouragement to get out there and soak... It's time for a few updates and additions for hot springs in Idaho and California. Idaho Hot Springs Updates First up, the listing for Lava Hot Springs in Idaho received a massive update that …

Hot Springs in Oregon Closed Summer 2021

The past year has seen many hot springs in Oregon closed due to wildfires and the coronavirus. Thankfully, most of them are now accessible just in time for the summer season. That being said, there are two public hot springs that are both closed this summer and through the rest of 2021. Both Bagby Hot …

Zim’s Hot Springs Temporarily Closed While Transitioning to New Owners

Zim's Hot Springs in central Idaho, located in New Meadows not far from McCall, has new owners after being operated by the Dixon family since 1976. The new owners, the Nez Perce Tribe, has temporarily closed the hot springs during the transitional process. Once referred to as Chinook Meadows and located within the Nez Perce's …

Hot Springs in Idaho and Oregon Within the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Path of Totality

The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse On Monday, August 21, 2017, one of nature’s most stellar events will come to pass - a total solar eclipse. Day will turn into night for around 2 minutes for those of us located within the path of totality. Which, reaches from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina and …

Crush Pow, Nab a Hot Soak and Yurt Under the Stars Idaho Style

Looking for one last wintertime adventure that's true to Idaho? Good news! There is plenty of winter left in Idaho's mountains, leaving the door wide-open for one last romp in the snow. The gem state plays host to unique backcountry skiing, hot springing and yurt stargazing adventures. Many of which can easily be enjoyed in …