Niagara Springs is a natural phenomenon south of Wendell, Idaho, and way off the beaten path. But…read morethis is surely my favorite hidden gem in Idaho, and the effort to get there is worth it. With parking for only two vehicles located at GPS coordinates 42.664699, -114.674502, you'll almost feel like your lost as you pass the fish hatchery on a road named S 1950 E and enter a very narrow span of the roadway. But within seconds as you cross the short bridge and catch a glimpse of this stunning natural spring to your left, you'll know you're in the right place. After parking, walk on a short path toward the sound of rushing water and you'll be rewarded with a freshwater spring gushing forth from the earth out of a dozen different openings along a steep cliff in the Snake River Valley. It's the Niagara Falls of natural springs and certainly earns its name. But I wouldn't recommend a continued drive east on S 1950 E which only leads to a booth at the state park entrance where you'll pay a fee (US$7 for cars) for a very tiny greenspace and an uninspiring view of the Snake River. It isn't worth the price. Thankfully the springs are completely free and located just before the booth.

The park ranger at Malad Gorge told me that the park entry I paid for at that park was good for…read moresame-day entry at a half-dozen other parks in the area. I checked the map and decided that Niagara Springs was the most convenient. The park is on a dirt road and down a pretty deep canyon. I had no trouble getting there in my sprinter van so unless you're in a big Class A, you should be fine. The spring itself is pretty darned cool. A huge force of water pushing it's way out of the rocks and then down to meet with the Snake River. The park has a circular loop of parking spaces and camping spots. It's so very peaceful that I decided to park for a bit and took a nap. Note that this is well below the surface level and you probably won't have any cell service here. [Review 17792 overall - 62 in Idaho - 1313 of 2022.]

Box Canyon is a 20 foot waterfall located in one of the Thousand Springs State Park units near…read moreWendell, Idaho. It's $7 entrance fee which is asked to be paid when you enter. Fill out a slip with payment and drop it into the safe box beside the gate. Then it's one mile drive to the parking area. Box Canyon Springs is not hard to reach. It's a half mile descent 400 feet into the valley floor below. As you keep going, the falls will be on the right hand side. They can't be missed. Then you can turn around and head back towards the canyon summit. But, if you have the time and want to explore more, Box Canyon Springs is a 3 mile loop. This will give you better opportunities to walk among nature alongside the Snake River. I must confess...the hike was better than seeing the actual waterfall, imo. Starting out beside the parking lot, take in the views from high above the canyon looking down as the Snake River veers its way through the valley floor. It's worthy of a photo from the overlook. You'll notice a small staircase with a few steps to climb over the barbed wire fencing. It adds a unique element to the journey. Then walk a short distance more until reaching a sign saying..."Caution: Unimproved Trail, Use at Your Own Risk". Don't be deterred by this sign. It's not dangerous whatsoever. It's here you'll discover the pathway leading down to the bottom. It's just a few switchbacks and is safe for everyone. Coming upon Box Canyon Springs...it's a decent waterfall. But with it being only 20 feet, it doesn't pack a punch of excitement or have that "wow factor" element I was anticipating. You may think the first area to see Box Canyon Springs is the best it'll get. The initial look at the falls is a side angle glance. But, if you continue just a little further on the trail, you'll discover a much more fluid backdrop of the falls splashing down the Snake River. There'll be a specific rock to stand upon which allows you to take in the scenery of Box Canyon Springs in its entirety. Going back to the actual hiking trail...it's easy - moderately challenging. What I really liked about hiking it was...for early August, the temperatures in Idaho were reaching 100+ degrees, but being next to the river offered a breeze and fresh air which cooled things down considerably. And when I started hiking, it was still morning time so being in nature without suffering from the heat was a relief, lol. Although I just did the out and back hike, according to visitsouthidaho.com, the path wraps around an aqua blue pool which you can go swimming in. Although the waters are mighty cold, they can be refreshing. Lastly, just a note on what I was doing. This whole area of Thousand Springs, Idaho is waterfall accessible. I visited 5 waterfalls all in one day. Starting out in Twin Falls, ID, they were...Niagara Springs, here at Box Canyon Springs, Lemmon Falls and Minnie Miller Springs (located together on Ritter Island) and finally...Devils Washbowl at Malad Gorge State Park. Out of these 5 waterfalls, Lemmon Falls was the clear winner from my pov. In the end, Box Canyon Springs is a quiet setting to bask in the heart of the great outdoors. I was just one of a handful of visitors out exploring this under the radar part of Southern Idaho that's surrounded by total farmland. Although the 20 foot waterfall wasn't magical looking, I still enjoyed making the trek down to the canyon floor and taking time to explore around.

Beautiful hike and amazing water to swim in! Not to many people either. The water is really cold…read morebut is worth it on a hot day and also beware is your brings pets the ground is really hot!

Anyone with kids living in Twin knows of the never ending hunt for fun activities. I was…read moredisappointed finding Jump Time has recently gotten rid of 2 or 3 of their giant inflatables and replaced them with a dozen arcade games that are not included in the entrance price. The entrance price hasn't lowered but the number of activities you get for the price has. And now parents have the added annoyance of their kids begging for more money to play these arcade games. Jump Time, please replace the giant inflatables. Your business just got a lot less fun and considering what you get, a lot more expensive.

We had my daughters birthday party yesterday. The party package for 10 children cost nearly $300. &…read morewas stated to include one cupcake per child, party plates & silverware, jump socks & so on. During the party we were informed they no longer supply cupcakes, they now serve mini ice cream cups instead. Wich left us in a major bind learning this information mid party. They did not want to supply plates, the jump socks supplied were in limited sizes & my daughter had to wear a pair way to large. They would not let us into the party room tell exactly 2pm but asked me to clean the room 10 mins before our party was due to end. Which was also not stated when booking the party. To summarize our party package we paid for was stated to include: 10 cupcakes- whch it did not include, nore were we told in advance. Jump socks- well technically they were supplied in obsecure sizes Party supplies- they did recluntly supply the cutlery, which id imagine was factored into our bill in the first place..? We cleaned the party room. Yes, they allowed 2hrs jumptime Yes they supplied 2 pizzas like stated.....worth nearly $300. Absolutely not. Zero stars if it were an option. We could have rented inflatable bounce houses for an entire day & bought our own pizza & cupcakes for a better deal.

Was traveling through Twin Falls and needed to stretch my legs and stayed overnight…read more Stopped by this park that happened to be created/maintained by our Airbnb owner. It is not so much a park, but more of a small unique spot with an assortment of oddities that entertains adults and children. There is a combination of "art" and items that make the short walk through the place enchanting.

Great experience, lots of animals and the personnel are kind and helpful. I will undoubtedly come…read moreback and certainly recommend it.

Everyone that worked here was super nice. We are animal lovers and had some time to kill so this…read morewas such a fun surprise. We really enjoyed it and I bet kids would really love it too

Jim returned my call right away and set up our ebike rental quickly for the following day together…read morewith providing digital mapping of the Canyon Rim Trail. On our appointment he provided a comprehensive lesson on operating the selected ebikes and led us to the trail providing both instruction and descriptions of what to expect going to the Falls and along the Snake river canyon. He was both professional and generous with his time. After a brief time, we reached a comfort level with the bikes and completed the entire trail. I highly recommend his business.

So easy to rent an e bike from here! Just call and he brings it to your spot on the Canyon Rim…read moretrail. We had a question while on the ride and called Jim. He was there in minutes. Such great service! His bikes are above average quality too.

If you find yourself in Utah, specifically Hagerman, as you venture on scenic route 30, you must…read morebook a rafting adventure with @idahoguideservice! The family who own and run this outfitting service were the friendliest people and Daniel was so entertaining as he shared his knowledge of the Snake River and all things Idaho!! We could not be more fulfilled!! This was an epic adventure that my family will cherish and remember for many years to come. Thank you, Shelley, Olin, and Daniel.

We were in town and that Snake River looked great and wanted to raft it. Found these guys and…read morecould not be happier. What a great team and the ride was awesome. Left today other ride would have done another run.

Jen is extremely knowledgeable and professional with her students. She teaches in a way that is…read moreopen and lets you ask questions. One thing I really like about her teaching style is that she always explains the why behind things. She doesn't just say adjust your seat, for example, she explains how it can off balance the horse, lead to back issues, etc. Highly recommend, definitely worth the money!

My daughter started training with Blackhawk Equestrian in 2015, Jen has been a great trainer for…read moremy 8 year old by instilling respect and work ethic into the process of learning to properly ride her pony. I highly recommend!!