Officials with the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho are asking people to refrain from trying to dig out a new pool at the popular Jerry Johnson hot springs near Lolo Pass until they can determine how to ...

MISSOULA — At least one of the soaking pools at Jerry Johnson Hot Springs survived last week’s spring runoff flood, according to Forest Service observers. Two lower pools filled up with sediment after ...

LOLO PASS, Idaho — Sometime in the last week, perhaps as recently as Saturday, floodwaters washed away the main soaking pool at the popular Jerry Johnson hot springs in Idaho.

John Hawk of Missoula soaks in the lower pool at Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho while his buddy, Lynn Parker, also of Missoula, enjoys a crisp mountain morning. MARTIN KIDSTON/Missoulian By MARTIN ...

Jerry Johnson Hot Springs is another gem inside the Clearwater National Forest. You can use the parking area off Highway 12, which will lead you towards the 2.6-mile trail through the forest.

MISSOULA — Luxury log homes sprouting up along the trail to Jerry Johnson Hot Springs? Real estate developments crowding in along the ski runs at Lost Trail and Lookout Pass ski areas? Probably ...

Hikers investigate flood damage to the Jerry Johnson hot springs pools west of Lolo Pass. At least one pool was not filled with sediment from heavy rains in mid-March, but the hot spring flows and ...