Thousand Springs State Park, State park and National Natural Landmark in Gooding County, Idaho.
Thousand Springs State Park comprises six distinct sections: Malad Gorge, Billingsley Creek, Ritter Island, Box Canyon, Kelton Trail, and Niagara Springs along the Snake River. Each section offers different views of waterfalls, canyons, and river landscapes.
The park was established in 2005 and includes the historic Kelton Trail, which functioned as a trade route between Boise, Idaho, and Kelton, Utah from 1864 to 1883. This old route remains visible today, marking an important pioneer-era connection.
The Thousand Springs Art Festival at Ritter Island draws regional artists each year to showcase their work against a backdrop of natural beauty. This gathering merges creative expression with the landscape itself.
A new visitor center completed in 2022 provides central information and services about all six park units and the nearby Hagerman Fossil Beds. This is a good place to start and learn which sections you want to explore first.
Box Canyon Springs flows with remarkable force from underground aquifers, making this spot a striking display of hidden water power. The sheer volume emerging from the canyon walls surprises visitors expecting a drier landscape.
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