A beautiful day demanded a hike, but most of the area hikes are gumbo-like mixture of slush, mud, and ice. So what to do? Take the short hike into Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho near the Lochsa River. The hike is a little less than a mile and half, and it is incredibly easy.
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The trail was well-tracked, even through the snow
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The sun was radiant through the cedars
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Vida enjoying the view
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Warm Springs Creek – well-named
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The water was incredible
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The view from the middle pool
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Vida found a little nook
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Into the sunshine
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Good time for a little snooze
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The views kept getting better
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Cold Smoke in hot water…perfection
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The Waterfall Pool
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Intense sun over the Lochsa River
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Example of micro-habitat created by the hot springsBridge over the Lochsa River
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Had to pose for a pic
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The snow at Lolo Pass is ridiculously deep
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