Full disclosure: I work at Meridell Park. That said, it is a fun, relaxed and beautiful venue. We…read morework hard to help people have the best experience possible. Meridell park has beautiful ponds and landscaping that provides an excellent backdrop for any event.

Nice small peaceful garden/park with a pagoda, short trail to the river, large rocks, waterfall,…read morestatues, and places to sit and relax. Not a big place. Shaded with the sounds of the water.

This is a great spot to visit. The walk is peaceful and lots to walk and see. There is water ways…read moreand falls and intriguing paths to take. There is also a few restaurants across the street that looked amazing unfortunately we had already had a late lunch but def a stop we would love to do again.

I give this place a - star review! Ticket sales are a JOKE! Getting through the gates ( cause there…read moreis ONLY ONEmetal detector guy) a JOKE! FINALLY GET IN... 2 HOURS later and find out they are CANCELING/DELAYING a JOKE! Then we get kicked out cause of weather (I get it there are liabilities) still a JOKE! Then find out that 2 of the 4 bands are playing for 45 minutes each...JOKE! IF YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY GO TO PORTNEUF WELLNESS CENTER!!! I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!!!!

Pretty clean, has a big playground.Also a oath to walk around. Dog friendly as well. There is a…read morenice memorial dedicated to war veterans as well.

We visited this park with some friends who live in the area (we are out of town) and it was so fun!…read moreThere is a pool, playground and splash pad all in the same place. I heard the pool has swim lessons. We just enjoyed the splash pad and playground. I love that I could sit at one table and see both of the play areas so my older kid could run back and forth from playground to splash pad. There was shade, lots of grass, restrooms, and plenty of parking.

I like that the splash pad and playground are close to each other…read more Went in the afternoon and the bathrooms were disgusting. There was fecal matter on the toilet and it smelled horrendous inside the bathrooms. Plus there's very little lighting in there making it really hard for a small child to use.

Geyser Park was one of the most fun and unexpected stops on our Idaho road trip! If you're driving…read morethrough Soda Springs, I highly recommend timing your visit for the top of the hour so you can watch the famous geyser erupt. We arrived just as the clock struck 4:00 p.m. and barely made it in time--it was the perfect welcome! Watching the geyser shoot high into the air was impressive, but what really surprised me was learning that it's the world's only captive geyser. Knowing it was accidentally created in 1937 while workers were drilling for hot water makes the story even more fascinating. The fact that it now erupts every hour on the hour makes it easy to plan your visit. One detail I almost overlooked was the incredible mineral buildup around the geyser. The railings and boardwalk are coated with thick mineral deposits that look soft and fuzzy from a distance, but they're actually rock hard. It's amazing to see how years of mineral-rich water have slowly transformed the area into something that almost looks otherworldly. The park is clean, well maintained, and completely free to visit. It's a quick stop, but it's packed with history, geology, and a genuinely unique experience you won't find anywhere else. If you're exploring southeastern Idaho, Geyser Park is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

+ On the hour indeed. It went off at almost 11:01 am, ran for about 11min…read more + The CO2 H2O shoots about 100' high. + Octagon Springs Park is just a 1min drive down the street. Safe opportunity to taste the fizzy water yourself. . About 15 people were there. Kids love it. + Peaceful, pleasant neighborhood. . No one works at the lil VC booth. + Only a 1min drive from Octagon Springs Park, where you can safely taste the carbonated water yourself (42°39'35.7"N 111°36'09.7"W). + Octagon Springs Park's restroom is well-equipped. . Tip: If you're extra cautious about the travertine overspray (never can anticipate the wind's frivolity), the Dinkey Engine is a safe parking distance away, only a 2min walk. Thank you, Tom Scott!

Great park, big, clean, and lots to do there. We were looking for a place to walk our dogs while…read morein Idaho Falls for shopping and this was perfect. Tons of squirrels to keep the pups amused!

Great park for kids. This park is surrounded by multiple parks with softball fields. This park has…read morea playground for young kids. Lots of fun with interactive toys and swingset. There are six tables under a covered canopy where you can have a birthday party or just have your lunch. This area needs attention, there is trash and food on the ground and walls. Other than the picnic area, everything looks great.

Always seen the awesome pictures from Craters of the Moon and while passing through the area had to…read moremake a quick stop in to check it out! Visitor center is chock full of gifts and swag for NPS and Craters of the Moon. Get your NPS passport stamp here, good restroom facilities, top off on your water, get a map and get the free permit stamp/brief for the cave portion. The ranger fee station is just down the road after you have your permit and off and running you go! The loop is a quick drive by itself. There are multiple pull off areas with parking for hiking trails or a quick scenic over prior to it transitioning to the one way roads. Adequate parking available for light season. Bathrooms are available at a few of the major stops as well (old school no running water). The lava fields trails and approximately 3/4 of a mile (one way) hike to the caves can be very warm on a hot day. Ensure to stay hydrated and use some sunscreen if spending quality time within the park. Enjoy!

+ I arrived late (after 6pm), so no one at the booth to confirm my America the Beautiful Pass ;)…read more+ Pleasant scenice drive without the crowd. + Inferno Cone's an excellent short stop to explore the terrain of one of CM's humble-sized dormant volcanoes. + Pigeons live in the now dormant Spatter Cones. That's why you don't wanna throw anything down there. + So glad I didn't chicken out of checking out Dewdrop Cave and Indian Tunnel. If you're visiting the Mt West hoping to visit gems like Wind Cave or Lewis and Clark Caverns SP and are disappointed to realize the spots fill out early, here's a fantastic consolation: scrambling around the boulders of the fascinating Caves Trail caves. + Peaceful place to camp safely too. Not too far into the wilderness away from infrastructure. - Seemed to be few restrooms or water throughout the Loop Rd though. + Glad there's a lavatory and trash bins at Caves Trail parking though. - Virtually no shade throughout the monument.