To the Couple who had their Car Vandalized on Oct 2nd

We have surveillance images that you may want to review if you want to press charges.  Contact either Matt or myself (Rick) at letongwedus@gmail.com (or use the Call Me button in the sidebar.

Vandalism at Scenic

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:  Anybody found on the Scenic property without permission  is going to be asked to leave immediately.  {No change there}

Anybody found on the Scenic property a second time without permission to be there will have charges preferred for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass. {We have let you slide . . . no more}

Anybody who does not have permission to be on the Scenic property, is

Private Event on August 31st: Scenic will be closed to casual requests

We have a large reservation scheduled for the 31st of August that warrants the closure of the hot springs to all other visitors (both those who request and those who do not).

This group has gone through the process of requesting permission and is large enough to be given exclusive access for their retreat.  Please respect their space and privacy to allow them to have a refreshing and

Persid Meteor Shower Friday Night

Is there interest in an escorted night-time visit to Scenic to soak and view the Persid Meteor Showers?  The Persids are going to be at their best this weekend and Scenic is a prime viewing location.  Let us know soonest.

Meager Creek HS: Landslide near B.C. hot spring traps people

Friday, August 6th, 2010 | 12:51 pmRating: 3.0/5 (2 votes cast)
A two-kilometre-wide landslide has been reported near Meager Creek Hot Spring, about 95 kilometres north of Pemberton, B.C.
Authorities say an unknown number of people are trapped in the area, which is popular with campers and swimmers, but there was no word on injuries by midday Friday.
“RCMP are saying that a side of the mountain

Scenic HS Closure Aug 20th and 21st

Scenic Hot Springs will be closed  to the public on August 20th, 2010 until August 21st, 2010 for an approved, prearranged and closed Boy Scout troop appreciation weekend.  If you are not involved and on the list for this event, you will be stopped and turned away.

Please respect the private property rights and our decision to make this an exclusive event to benefit the good the Boy Scouts of

Scenic will be closed June 26-27 for maintenance

The pools will be emptied and relined during this maintenance event.  There are several other projects going on, including some culvert clearing and trash removal.  During this clean-up event only those involved in the work party will be authorized on the hot springs property.

This is a two-day event with activity going on throughout the weekend.  Casual visitors will be turned away . . . and no

Permission Request Template

Scenic Hot SpringsRequest for Permission to Visit(Copy this text and send it with your request, supplying the requested info)letongwedus@gmail.com

Step One: 
Read the Conditions of Access following this section before asking if it would be possible to visit.

Supply the following information: Name of Responsible Party:_____________________________________________ Desired Date & Time of

Seasonal Spring Switch has happened

Was up at the springs today . . . pleasantly surprised that everyone up there had read the Conditions of Access and requested permission.  A nice group all.  Thank you.

Lobster Springs has started going cold . . . as expected around this time of year as the snow finally melts.  The springs is still slightly hotter than body temp (Bear Den, the other spring decidedly warmer).  Expect the spring

Conditions of Access to Scenic Hot Springs

A few people have noted problems with reading the Conditions of Access link on Scribd, therefore I have embedded the document here.  Please note that before we will even consider granting permission to visit, you must explicitly accept these conditions.

The Conditions of Access:

Scenic Hot Springs Access Request

Scenic is conditionally open

We've talked it over and have come to the conclusion that the worst of the vandalism has abated so, therefore, we are going to allow access to the hot springs on a permission-based reservation system . . . meaning, read the Conditions of Access in the sidebar and then ask for permission. Help cover the costs of controlling the vandalism, etc with a contribution via the PayPal icon.Conditions as

Peek-a-boo, I see you

Okay, so let's not totally embarrass the antics of some of the dozens of trespassers to the springs over the last week. I will share just one image of a curious dude intent on examining it where I thought the camera was well-hidden. I'll place it better the next time. And maybe the next time I will post those embarrassing photos as a trespasser has little reason to expect privacy while

Surveillance Footage

The Forest Service is going to be interested in this individual


One of the surveillance cameras we've installed at the springs . . . and a test of it's capabilities.
You can view some of the images it took over a period of a couple of days here:  http://www.anthonians.org/forgotten_knot/Scenic%20Trespassers/

Colorado: BLM to auction steam beneath Chalk Creek Valley landowners

The hot springs are the biggest lure to this scenic valley at the foot of Mount Princeton, but they are now the source of a looming fight over whether it will be the site of the state's first geothermal electric plant.

Read more:http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_14252604#ixzz0dXiDoMdX

Vandalism update

On Wednesday January 6th a friend of mine and myself went to check on the state of the hot springs (my visits are always random). When I arrived at the gate, not intending to open and drive up I once again found the lock had been cut from the gate. Not much of a surprise as this happens more often than I care to admit. I do believe that the gates lock continually is removed by the same group

Scenic Hot Springs is Closed Until Further Notice

Matt will be giving a more thorough update but until we straighten out the vandalism over the New Year weekend we will not be giving permission for anyone to visit the hot springs.  I realize that most of those wishing to visit are good people . . . unfortunately, a few miscreants have ruined it for everyone.  Both myself and Matt . . . Bob and a few other volunteers will be paying surprise