Sunday, August 17, 2008

Island of Warmth

As we were driving home from our camp out, Geoff and I were saying how great it would be to stop at the hot springs we found last time we went camping. Since none of us had had any showers during the camp out... hot springs sounded REALLY GOOD!

WELL, just a few minutes after expressing our wishes, we came upon this amazing place called the Island of Warmth. It is absolutely stunning!

The hot springs fall down the mountain into the Payette River, and people have built little pools with rocks to barricade the hot water.

The very cool thing is you are playing and soaking in warm hot spring water right next to the cold and rushing Payette River.

This is now officially my absolute favorite place in the world. These pictures do little justice to the beauty of the pools. We all had a blast, got clean, and even relaxed a bit.

After being in a place like this, you'll never doubt that Heavenly Father loves his children!!!! We can't wait to return.

5 comments:

sixmoores said...

That is soooo beautiful. What a find.

Anonymous said...

How gorgeous!

Kris said...

The photos are so beautiful it's difficult to believe they don't capture the true beauty.
What a relaxing and beautiful place to find.
I do believe that Heavenly Father loves it when we appreciate the various gorgeous places that have been created for us. Doesn't He have a great imagination? Sometimes when I view a sunset or some other amazing creation I thank Him for being such a Great Artist!

Joanna said...

Well, I believe this little spot is as heavenly as you described!

kelly Martin said...

Sounds like the perfect ending to a wonderful trip! I love hot springs, and haven't been to one in ages! I'm so glad you guys found this place!