1,000 Springs

As promised, I’m showing a few of my photos taken during my trip to Utah.  I took the long way home yesterday because I wanted to take some pictures of the scenic Thousand Springs area in Southern Idaho.

Thousands of years ago volcanic eruptions interrupted the flow of the Snake river causing it to form several under ground tributaries and reservoirs.  These waterways erupt out of the canyon walls (made of lava rock) at Thousand Springs. In the olden days (I said that to make me sound young), there were a lot of springs in this beautiful valley (I don’t know if anyone actually counted 1000). 

Yesterday, during my drive through the valley, I only saw two major springs.  However, I shot a couple of nice photos to show you.  Earlier in the spring I would have seen more springs.

After snapping these beautiful photos, it was time for the pup and I to take a well needed rest.  I can’t help it, I love to take photos of my truck, even as dirty as she is.  Yes, my truck is a girl!!!  I feel bad though because I didn’t snap any picts of Chloe.  Bad fur mommy!

I don’t know of very many rest areas that have views like this!  But I have to be honest and tell you that this rest area is on a rural highway in my beautiful home state of Idaho.  Yes, I’m bragging.

 

While walking the little path next to what I think is a tributary of the Snake river, I was smelling a sweet floral scent.  Looking for the source, I finally lifted my head and saw these beautiful trees in full bloom.  I don’t know what they are, except beautiful.

Many of the rural areas of southern Idaho are not fit for farming.  As is the case in this area, there are too many rocks left over from the ancient volcanoes.  Now, we are harvesting the wind!!!  GO GREEN!

I hope you enjoyed my little tour through Thousand Springs!  Expect more as the summer progresses.  I love to take drives through the countryside and through the mountains.

I’m off to unpack my goodies, and start crafting.  I have a lot of fun stuff in this mind that needs to come out!!!

Blessings,

Christine