There are a number of rare and stunning sites in the Albion Mountain Range, but the Independence Lakes are some of the most enchanting. The journey is nothing short of epic, but the destination is truly incredible. The trip takes you by waterfalls and wildlife, under BASE Jumpers and into the throne room of the ‘Niagara of the West’. Paddlers willing to make the four-hour trip and portage over Pillar Falls can stand, humbled, at the base of the 212’ waterfall.
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Thousands of visitors see the falls each year, but a daring few experience its full majesty. The thundering power of Shoshone Falls makes it one of the most iconic attractions in Idaho. Kayak to Base of Shoshone Falls – Twin Falls, ID
Nothing beats a soak at dawn, backcountry coffee in hand. Spend the night under the stars at one of many primitive campsites up or downstream of the springs. Located about three miles from the trail head, the mineral waters are healing and provide a secluded haven for relaxation. Nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains by Fairfield, the showering waters of Skillern Hot Springs flow from the hillside at 140 degrees F. It’s a little like something out of the twilight zone. The owners of the Shoshone Bird Museum have collected natural oddities from around the world including thousands of stuffed birds and other fossilized creatures. Adjacent to the cave is a museum more curious than any in Idaho. Mammoth Cave stays a cool 41 degrees year round, housing a silver-colored microorganism on the walls. Hand held propane lanterns light your way through a self-guided tour of the world’s largest volcanic cave open to the public. Stone faces and peacocks greet travelers at this quirky cave and Bird Museum.
It is also a great place to put in for accessing one of the best sturgeon fishing spots in Southern Idaho. Locals enjoy pristine riverside views and kayaking access to 12 miles of relatively unused Snake River Canyon.
Deer, waterfowl, fish and other wildlife call the 200-acre area home. Relatively unknown, the small pond and canyon acreage is reminiscent of native canyon habitat. A short canyon trail (a little under a mile), featuring several spring-fed cascades and waterfalls leads adventurers to Scott’s Pond Access. Lost down a few country roads, Scott’s Pond’s entrance hovers on the edge of the Snake River Canyon. Adventurers can take a dip to cool off from the hot desert sun, hike the six-mile loop around the spring, or admire the sound of water crashing over the falls. Box Canyon is home to America’s 11th largest spring, with 118,000 gallons of water flowing per minute into a pristine blue pool and down a cascading fall into two more pools below. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve hides a turquoise oasis. However, a little ways down the trail, the Earl M. Mysterious and beautiful, the desert isn’t always what it seems and these are just a few of the hidden wonders that await your visit.Ī quick scan of the unadulterated desert plain outside of Wendell leads the unknowing mind to believe this area is a dry field. Some of Idaho’s greatest gems are hidden in the desert landscape. Canyon walls showcase thousands of waterfalls and vivacious wildlife. The foothills and valleys harbor hot springs and crystal-clear lakes. Fiercely bright wildflowers bloom against the black basalt, covering the earth in a painted tapestry. Adventurers that wander longer and look deeper are likely to discover her secrets - caves and coves of shimmering blue waters and delicate ferns. Scorched and scarred by lava, Southern Idaho’s desert landscapes can seem unforgiving - a sea of sagebrush and lava rock that stretches beyond the horizon.įor the unknowing traveler, she may seem dull or dry, but Southern Idaho’s true treasures lie beyond the surface.
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