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    • Palm Shower

      Started by Flipper in General Topics: The shower is out of service. There is a supply pipe problem. We are working to correct the issue. For now it is not working. Plan accordingly.
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    • current status

      Started by starryeyedwonder in General Topics: Hi. We're in the midst of making a go/no-go decision to come down from Northern California for a long-awaited and much-needed vacation in a couple of weeks. Today is October 30, 2026, what is the...
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    • Rebuilding

      Started by Jukebox Mark in General Topics:   A Template for Rebuilding   Beyond the visceral reaction to try and make everything exactly the way it was, I’d like to see the conversation move towards concrete ideas for...
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    • Camp Needs

      Started by Major Tom in Camp Needs: Part of the magic of the Springs is that this exceptional environment has been created and maintained by the people who use it. The best tradition has been one of personal responsibility to this...
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    • Fish tape needed.

      Started by XPBC in Camp Needs: The Volcano pool is cold. If anyone is coming out in the next few days we could use a fish tape to try our best at rootering the pipe that supplies the Volcano pool. Usually this is done with a...
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    • Other relevant roads

      Started by Major Tom in Road Conditions: It has been pointed out that there needs to be a place for information on roads such as the Cerro Gordo and Wildrose-Trona road, so here it is. If you are not seeing the latest posts, check the...
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    • Lower Springs Maintenance Wish List

      Started by Sam D. in General Topics: I decided to start a new thread to focus just on what is needed for Lower Camp maintenance after reopening.   This is the list of what I could think of that is needed just to maintain the...
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    • Scout Needed to Assess Camp Damage and Repair Needs

      Started by Sam D. in General Topics: I might’ve been a bit too jittery and jumped the gun, so please disregard my post. Things are moving and I am just too impatient.   I am still abroad, but we really need to get someone out...
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    • Steele Pass

      Started by Major Tom in Road Conditions: Please post any up to date information on Steele Pass in this thread. If you are not seeing the latest posts, check the post numbers in the lower right corner beneath this post, and use the far arrow...
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    • Lizard Lee's Passing

      Started by SilverBob in Current Events: This is probably the hardest post I've ever had to make.     Lizard Lee Greenwell passed away in Bishop yesterday, Sept. 6th from complications from the surgery he underwent last...
      31 3,879

    • Baseball Game

      Started by kingcharles in General Topics: Huuum, Team Blaze vs. Misfits. Has a certain ring to it.  
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    • DEVA Press Release 10/5/2026

      Started by SilverBob in Current Events: The results of the investigation into the cause of the fire are now released.   https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/saline-valley-fire.htm
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    • North Pass

      Started by Major Tom in Road Conditions: Please post any up-to-date information on the north pass in this thread. If you are not seeing the latest posts, check the post numbers in the lower right corner beneath this post, and use the far...
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    • Memoriam for Carol Dickman and Alan Akin.

      Started by LadyJ-AA in General Topics: There will be a celebration of life for the above persons on October 17th in Keeler CA. That's ALL the information I have right now. This is just an FYI post. Sorry, I don't know any more than that...
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    • Fire at the springs. Springs temporarily closed. Any information?

      Started by sierragrl in General Topics: Sierra Wave in Bishop just announced there was a fire near the Crystal Tub, yesterday, 9/15/26. Anyone have information about it??? Also says Springs are temporarily closed!   ...
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    • Donations

      Started by Flipper in General Topics: There is a temporary glitch with the PayPal donation link. We are working on correcting the glitch. Please consider checking back in a few days if you wish to make a donation.
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    • Palm Spring

      Started by Rocketman89408 in General Topics: Just curious. When I visited in 2011 for the last time with one of the builders of the volcano pool my dad Dean Karlberg(I was slave labor in the 60's). We hung a plaque with some pictures of the...
      31 1,399

    • Satellite Texting available on the newer iPhones - does it work at the springs?

      Started by Sam D. in General Topics: Hi everyone! Has anyone successfully used the new iPhone satellite texting feature at the springs? What service provider do you have, and does it even matter for satellite texting? My main provider...
      8 475

    • Sign Up to become a SPA member

      Started by Flipper in General TopicsAll welcome: Here is a link to sign up if you wold like to receive the newsletter.   https://salinepreservation.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=aaa48f2552ba2240a93f1c85f&id=5cd8c764d4
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    • Clean Tub Club

      Started by Miles_from_nowhere in General Topics: First post in the forum. Howdy y’all. I soaked hard recently and became privy to the discussion around the wizard tub’s black growth on the floor, and various drastic-sounding measures  to...
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    • So sad…

      Started by samdaman in Current Events: We are sad to hear of Lizzard’s passing and the fire.   Our crew has been coming since 2001 for thanksgiving.   if the springs are open for Thanksgiving this year we’ll come with...
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    • Visit and update

      Started by JeepsterWoods in General Topics: After much research and investigation, we decided to go forward with our plan to celebrate our anniversary at Saline after learning the news on the eve before our departure.   The road from...
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    • South Pass

      Started by Major Tom in Road Conditions: Please post any up to date information on the south pass in this thread. If you are not seeing the latest posts, check the post numbers in the lower right corner beneath this post, and use the far...
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    • No one's talking...

      Started by JayOtheMountains in General Topics: I find it odd, funny, and way too dramatic that no one has posted, mentioned, or interacted here about the email sent the other day...   Fasebuk is talking about it. Funny. But nothing here...
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    • 2024-2025 Camp Needs

      Started by Jorel (Jess&Joe) in Camp Needs: Just returned from a quick trip this weekend and have a few needs/requests to report - feel free to add on:   Palm Springs: There is PLENTY of toilet paper and cleaning products in the...
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