Visit This Idaho Spring For A Taste Of The Caribbean Sea
By Hillary Louise Johnson
VACATIONS
The magical Blue Heart Springs in Idaho burbles out of the ground to form a pool that looks like it belongs in a Caribbean national park before flowing into the Snake River.
Blue Heart Springs is reachable only by watercraft. The best way to experience Blue Heart Springs is to rent a paddleboard or kayak and take a 1.5-mile paddle downstream.
As you pass islands and waterfalls, keep your eyes peeled for a small inlet overhung by foliage and paddle into it. The springs will open up before you like magic.
The water is miraculously clear, and the sandy bottom reflects and magnifies the blue of the sky. You can climb the lava-clad slope surrounding the spring to get a better look.
The spring keeps the water at 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and you can watch the water roil up through the sand. The surrounding area has lots of trails, waterfalls, and other springs.