If you find yourself in Soda Springs, make the drive out to the park for some great background for…read morepictures as well as taking a sip of the water. I love carbonated water and I have drank from other springs however this one actually has bubbles giving it a different taste. There is also a plaque letting you know the mineral make up of the water just in case you were wondering. There's a play ground to let the kids let off some steam and plenty of area to have a picnic and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

While waiting for the top of the hour and the geyser to go…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/geyser-park-soda-springs-2?hrid=BBFIwQa-Uzlcl7oUv7wsZw, I spotted this interesting landmark and stopped in. I think it's fabulous of Union Pacific to have recovered and restored the train. Thank you, UP! The locomotive is under cover and entirely surrounded by a fence. They definitely do not want the curious climbing on it, or worse, damaging it. And it's perfectly okay to check it out from arm's length. The caption reads, "This miniature locomotive played an integral part in the history of Caribou County. When the dam at Alexander Reservoir was built in 1924, it hauled supplies to the dam. Trapped by rising water, the locomotive was abandoned. In 1976 the reservoir was drained for repairs, and the locomotive was uncovered. It was then lifted from its resting place, restored by Union Pacific Railroad, and presented to the city of Soda Springs. Save the Train Committee Boyd Mason, Chairman - Thomas Mathis, Advertising - Adrian Sasser - Jeffery Jones." [Review 17810 overall - 77 in Idaho - 1331 of 2022.]

Probably the best small town in Idaho. Fun times, family memories, and good food…read more We have been coming for years and love it.... Or "lava" it.

Absolutely adorable little mountain town - a great place to base out of when exploring the area or…read morejust enjoying a relaxing vacation in the town itself. There's mountain views from every angle, wildlife, super relaxing hot springs, a water park, lots of little shops and restaurants, and a lovely river running through it all! We came for a short family vacation during spring break March 2023 specifically to visit the hot springs and it's SO worth it! We even saw wild turkeys walking around haha! The hot springs are perfect for winter! But they also have winter sports available too. In summer they have a water park and even have tubing along the small rapids on the Portneuf River that runs through town. The town is small but has several dining options and cafes and shops - plenty of choice to keep you happy. The people were warm, welcoming and so friendly. My son lives in Salt Lake City and it's not too long of a drive to get here - they come here often so I'm sure I'll be back! Highly recommend!

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.

Great little area for a nice walk and for the kids to wear off some energy…read more Love the large trees. Nice tables and walking paths.

Smallish visitor center but with excellent fossils - quite a variety complete with explanations…read more There's a 12-minute movie on how they found it. There are periodic ranger talks. We spent a little under an hour and were impressed. Includes a small gift shop. They tell you specific hiking and scenic areas nearby. And... it is free!

Very small but full of information. Staff is friendly and bathrooms were well maintained with…read moreinformation about fossilized poop on the walls.

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.

What a great family hike! Toddlers? No problem. Babies? No problem. Drive as far up the road as you…read morecan go and park at either the upper or lower parking lot. We went in late July and were so enthralled with the scenery the whole way to the spring. It is vastly green, with plenty of wildflowers along the trail. Stop and see some raspberries, and even some wildlife hanging out in the water (there was a mama and baby moose there along our hike!) The River coming down from the spring is absolutely gorgeous, but of course, fast and freezing, so even though it goes without saying, don't let your little ones get too close. Although there are plenty of spots for adults to stop and dip in their toes or hands for a quick cool off. Once you walk to the top of the trail and the base of the spring, (about a mile walk) the hike gets much steeper and more difficult. I actually didn't know we were going on this hike so I wore sandals up the trail with no problem, but I wouldn't recommend it for hiking to the top, there are steep rocks and slippery slopes of dirt that require shoes with good traction. The top of the spring is such a delight! With a fantastic view cascading down the mountain, you can see the intermittent spring turning on and off every 12-18 minutes. It honestly feel like magic! Once we got to the top of the spring I felt like my kids were safe there. We all had a great time playing on the rocks and filling our water bottles with cool fresh spring water! Right before the steep trail at the top are picnic tables for those travelers wanting to take it easy. There are also some picnic tables at the parking lots. I would absolutely recommend this hike in star valley with or without kids, for older people, or even those who want to take it easy with a little extra exercise. July was around 80° and not too hot. I'm sure it'd be a great one to hike in the fall as well!

So this is what I hear. That because if some very odd geology this spring runs for 15-20 minutes…read morethen almost like you turned off the spigot stops for 15-20 minutes then restarts again for another round. A little research later on reveals that this is one of only a couple places in the world with a cold water, intermittent spring. Well this I gotta see!! Getting to the spring in late July is beautiful. All sunshine, bubbly creek, flowers and butterflies. A five mile drive and a mile or so hike and you're there. But it turns out this intermittent thing has a seasonality to it and we're just a touch early. Well that's OK. It's a beautiful area, lovely day.... Hey, what is that? There's some big thing covering part of the creek and it's got branches and other debris on top. Wait... that's snow... in July. That's a bridge of snow that crosses the creek. And on the uphill side it's at least 30 feet tall!!!! Unreal!! This spring is located in a steep sided canyon that rarely gets any sun. The snow that falls here apparently slides down the walls and accumulates at a pinch point. It compresses and becomes more like ice than snow. Dust and tree debris cover the top insulating it and slowing melting from the top. And voila.... ice bridge!! The path to the head of the spring leads on top of this bridge so on the way up and down you can pelt all your friends with snowballs, ....in July. Got to climb further up the canyon and got some pretty interesting photos. The spring water was delicious and the chance to hang out with the fam and enjoy this beautifulI canyon was awesome. Wish we'd been able to see the spring do it's thing but the chance to see this ginormous ice bridge made up for any dissatisfaction.

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.