Hudspeth s Cutoff (2002-04-08) US 30 crosses Fish Creek Pass a little bit north of the Hudspeth cutoff. This cutoff became the main route for the Oregon Trail. Weary travellers would stop for a soak at Lava Hot Springs .
Lava at Dusk (2002-04-08) The picture is blurred. I loved the color of blue in the sky.
Lava at Night (2002-04-08)
Lava at Night (2002-04-08) Look down toward one of the spas at night. I need to increase the contrast--but don't have the right tools on hand right now.
Idaho Lotery (2002-04-08) Another night experiment
Lava at night (2002-04-08) Another light experiment
Aura Soma-Abundance Books (2002-04-08) The Aura Soma retreat has a nice set up with bookstore meditation center and lodge in Lava Hot Springs.
Portneuf River (2002-04-08) Tubing the Portneuf River is a popular activity in Lava, you can rent tubes, and there is dedicated bus for shuttlers.
Citizen Center (2002-04-08) Interesting trails wind through the town, including this bridge the senior center.
Lava Walk Way (2002-04-08) The walkways in Lava Hot Springs are lined with walls made of igneous blocks.
Retaining Wall (2002-04-08) A large retaining wall near the hot springs.
Lava Chutes (2002-04-08) Looks like a great deal of work went into building these chutes in the retaining walls. I imagine the design had water cascading along the wall.
Lava Bricks (2002-04-08) These igneous block walls give Lava Hot Springs the feel of the ruins of an ancient castle.
Lava Hot Springs Parks (2002-04-08) The town is dotted with parks. Someone felt it was quite important, however, to distinguish where east and west parks meet.
Park Bridge (2002-04-08) The upper bridge across the Portneuf river.
Lava Hot Springs Hotels (2002-04-08) A stately inn near the springs.
Mountain Shoulder (2002-04-08) One of the mountain shoulders overlooking Lava Hot Springs. Highway 30 by passes the town on the North.
Retaining Wall (2002-04-08) A retaining wall with bench overlooks the Portneuf River.
Fountain (2002-04-08) A fountain near the spas.
Lava Hot Springs (2002-04-08) Still pre season, I took a few shots of the spas as they wait for the summer tourists.
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