Our campground in Hagerman, Idaho is uniquely located on the Snake River across from Thousands Springs State Park. The water source of these waterfalls is an underground aquifer fed from rain, melting snow and numerous rivers that disappear underground. This crystal clear water runs out of these cliffs 24/7 and is a constant 55 degrees, ideal for raising trout.
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Minnie Miller was the original owner of Ritter Island, as seen above from our campsite. She bought the land in 1916 and successfully bred the purest Guernsey cows in the nation. Her home and the milking barn pictured below are part of the 1000 Springs State Park.
The nearby, Hagerman National Fish Hatchery was one of
many hatcheries in this area. 70% of the trout sold in the
United States come from these hatcheries.
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| 4' Sturgeon fish |
The Perrine Bridge at Twin Falls, Idaho, spans the majestic Snake River Canyon.
Beautiful Shoshone Falls, located on the Snake River in Twin Falls, at 212 feet is higher than Niagara Falls.
Balanced Rock in nearby Buhl, Idaho rises 45 feet,
balanced on a 3 foot pedestal.
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| Salmon Falls Creek |
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| The Clover Leaf Creamery in Buhl, Idaho |
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| Maria, our tour guide. |
What ice cream lover would pass up a chance to tour an ice cream creamery? This relatively small creamery pastures their own herd of 60 Holstein, focusing on quality.
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| Interested tourists |
This sign says it all "a perilous crossing" along the Oregon Trail is now Three Island State Park.
First day out on the Snake River with Mike and Kate.
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| BASE jumpers |
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| Perrine Bridge |
Day two kayaking from Banbury Hot Springs to 1000 Springs State Park on the Snake River.
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| Pretty Coneflowers |
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