Niagara Springs
State Park
To the south of Wendell on your way to
Buhl, Idaho there is a beautiful picnic and camping area that is part of the Thousand Springs Park System called Niagara Springs State Park. For more information:
https://visitsouthidaho.com/adventure/niagara-springs-unit-thousand-springs-state-park/
Ritter Island
Another componet to the Thousand Springs Park System is Ritter Island that is also considered a part of the fabric that makes up the Wendell community. A ride out to Ritter Island is a beautiful place to have a picnic lunch and enjoy the quiet serenity of the river.
For a little history about Ritter Island go:
http://www.idahoheritage.org/assets/popups/sc/sc_minniemiller.html
Thousand Springs Art Festival
Ritter Island - Sept 24th & 25th
Check it out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThousandSpringsFestival/photos/a.197223143713948.27266.119823798120550/197223147047281/?type=1&theater
Box Canyon
Waterfalls and Caribbean blue springs in the Idaho desert can be seen at Box Canyon
.Directions: Take I-84 to Exit #155 in Wendell and go west 3 miles to county road 1500 East. Turn left (follow the sign to Buhl). Follow this road 3.2 miles to the signed parking lot on the right.
Hiking, wild life viewing, bird watching!
