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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