Idaho boasts unspoiled natural beauty ... those seeking solitude in the wilderness should drive 66 miles west to Kirkham Hot Springs in Lowman. Located at the banks of the South Fork Payette ...

LOWMAN, Idaho — Nestled along the Payette River and down Highway 21 from Lowman, Kirkham Hot Springs has become a flashpoint for the small Idaho community. On Tuesday, county commissioners met ...

LOWMAN, Idaho — Measures taken by the Forest Service to stem repeated littering and bad behavior by visitors to a popular Idaho hot springs are paying off, officials say. Kirkham Hot Springs ...

In winter, the only way to get to Silver Creek Plunge, a hot springs, is by snowmobile. Getting there: From Idaho 55 at Banks, go east on the Banks-Lowman Road. Turn left onto the Middle Fork Road ...

Kirkham Hot Springs may be Idaho’s most well-known geothermal pool. Situated next to the South Fork Payette River near Lowman, the hot springs are only about a 45-mile drive from Boise ...

BANKS, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management is closing a popular hot springs along the Banks-to-Lowman Road after years of dealing with litter, feces, drug use and break-ins in the area.

Originally published Jan. 26 on KTVB.COM. LOWMAN — Kirkham Hot Springs is one of southern Idaho’s most popular spots for soaking in geothermal waters. In 2021, the Forest Service temporarily ...