Idaho’s Prolific Hotspringer

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There’s no argument that Josh Laughtland is a hot springs die-hard fan! Raised in Northern Idaho, Josh has visited over a hundred different Idaho hot springs and currently operates the IdahoHotSprings.com website - a portal of hot spring information for over 10,000 unique visitors each month. Recently approached to guide both a National Geographic Traveler reporter and photographer near Boise, Josh plans to write a book about the subject after evaluating over a hundred and thirty individual hot spring pools. If we know Josh at all, this book will be full of beautiful photographs, hot spring descriptions, hiking trails, historical facts, and advice for the first time visitor. But don’t be surprised if there are special sections in the book devoted to Josh’s favorite springs: Skinnydipper Hot Springs near Boise, hot springs near Warm Lake, and Jerry Johnson Hot Springs.

Some of the advice you can expect from Josh includes how to learn more about hot springs, the best time of the year to soak, when to avoid river runoff and which hot springs will attract the most visitors. You’ll also learn how to use proper “hot springs” etiquette, what to bring, and what you can do to preserve the natural beauty of Idaho hot springs. You can also read his blog to get a bit of a frequent take on Idaho hot springs.