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  1. As a local Idahoan who has enjoyed the Stanley area for 40 years, it has become disheartening that so many bloggers continue to pass on some of our “local” spots, to the point that we can no longer enjoy our own area because they are now always too crowded.
    Have you been to all these places you listed? Some of these hikes are grueling and are for experienced hikers. Also, our beloved hot springs are too busy by all the tourists for us to use anymore. Unfair to us. Yet I imagine you get a financial gain while we lose our local spots that have been part of our life for years. You may visit just once, but this is our backyard.
    Please consider how this is affecting the locals when writing, especially when it is in or near a small town. Thank you.

    1. Couldn’t agree with you more, Jon! I came here to write a similar note. I’m sick of these little news articles blowing up our spots. And even more sick of looky-loo out of state kooks rubber necking around our home.

    2. Agree. I’m a backpacker and have been to many lakes in the Sawtooth with no trail to fish. I believe these will always be safe as most newbies to Idaho have trouble getting out of the car. Moved to Boise in 83 from Chicago, was a beautiful city, I repeat was.

    3. Well said Jon!!! My family 1st bought a place in 1964 Pettit Lk Subdivision which is no longer. We bought a place on the bluff above the now Fish Hatchery in 74. I helped put in Sessions General Store in 73. I’ve seen the Valley actually go to Hell in a Handbasket!!! It was peaceful, pleasant, beautiful; and not over-run by tourists!!! Most are decent…many are worthless!!! No respect for nothing but thier personal gains!!! Sorry…but I really like the Stanley Basin of old!!! Not seeing BMW’s up 4th of July Road to the upper trailhead and the garbage they leave!!! I could go on and on…but if people are going to visit…RESPECT THE BASIN…OR DON’T COME IN AT ALL!!!