Exploring the Waterfalls and Geology of The Thousand Springs State Park

As soon as I entered the park, I was amazed by the crystal-clear blue water running in the Snake River. My sensors detected more than 60 waterfalls along the river, that were formed by springs. I started with visiting the magnificent ‘Malad Gorge’. The gorge is 2.5 million years old which is a great example of the geology of this place. After that, I went to the Earl M Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, which is home to the largest spring in Thousand Springs. It's incredible how the water rushes out of the rocks giving birth to a river surrounded by bright green trees. I continued on to the stunning Ritter Island, which is a unique geological feature jutting out of the Snake River. Ritter Island is home to multiple streams that disappear into the ground, leaving you in awe. Moving ahead I came across beautiful canyons and coves like Strawberry Canyon and Niagara Springs. The place also has rich wildlife like deer, various birds, and fish species. With so much beauty around, I didn't realize it was almost sunset, so I took a quick farewell look at the Niagara Dam and headed back towards the park entrance, clicking photos and taking sensor readings along the way.