5 Bucket List by shyw67
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Indian Springs
Kimberly, Idaho
8.3 miles S of Kimberly, IdahoMulti-use trail system in south of Kimberly / Twin Falls, Idaho. Used for Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Horseback Riding.
Castle Rocks State Park
Almo, Idaho
3.4 miles NW of Almo, IdahoNeighboring the popular climbing area City of Rocks, Castle Rock is a beautiful state park with plenty to do. This park opened to the public in 2003 and offers many additional climbing and hiking spots. One of the popular activities in this park is rock climbing as well as bouldering. New rock climbing routes are allowed to be put up, but must follow the guidelines established through the Climbing Management Plan. Unlike City of Rocks, many of the climbing routes require a longer approach. The park is also split into different areas, such as Castle Rock, South Hills, and the Sanctuary.
Many people who visit Castle Rock are in awe over the large rock formations and beautiful landscape. Most of the time visitors will go to City of Rocks first, and visit Castle Rock another day, meaning that Castle Rock can be less crowded.
Camping is permitted in the park, however there is a fee to pay in order to enter and camp. Each year the city of Almo hosts a climbing festival in which many famous climbers as well as new comers are welcome and get into the park for free.
Bear Trap Cave
American Falls, Idaho
28.7 miles NW of American Falls, IdahoBear Trap Cave is a part of a lava tube which can be traced for almost 15 miles. Bear Trap lava tube probably originated from Wildhorse Corral along the Great Rift. Approximately 15,000 years old, Bear Trap Cave is older than the Wapi flow (2270 years old) and the Craters of the Moon flow (as young as 2070 years old).
Kimama Wind Caves
Paul, Idaho
12.1 miles NW of Paul, IdahoThe Kimama Wind Caves are a series of lava tubes accessed by a crack in the middle of the desert north of Paul, Idaho. These lava tubes create a labyrinth of tunnels to explore. These tunnels should only be ventured into by those with caving experience and proper lighting equipment. The tubes are of varying height, making it difficult to stand up straight through most of the tunnels and a tight crawl through some parts. Some parts of the cave have been collapsed by time and are closed to visitors. The caves should be explored with caution and respect.
The Kimama Wind Caves have a lot of graffiti throughout the system, with some of the content being offensive to some audiences.
