We came into Idaho expecting to pass through the en route to Yellowstone with out much event, but we did plan on visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument. Craters of the Moon is a giant lava field that tends to erupt every 2,000-4,000 years. It was fun to hike around the trails and all, but there were gusting cold winds. After climbing a large "cinder cone" where we were nearly blown off and exploring some caves we were ready to head off.
I had seen an add somewhere (where, I can't recall...) about Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. A small town of 5,000 in southeast Idaho--apparently they're famous for naturally occurring hot mineral water springs. The town runs hot mineral springs pools...for $6 a person.
Zach and I started our night at a place called the Blue Moon Bar and Grill. Having a burger and a few beers here gave us a glimpse of the real Idaho locals. Good beer on tap (Oregon is still close..) and cheap eats and live music, usually on the weekends. We happened there on a Thursday, where people from all over town come in to drink and jam together. They gather together in on half of the bar and pass instruments around and play/sing a variety of music--from country, old timey bluegrass to classic rock. We decided to come back after hitting the natural baths in town.
Unfortunately, we also learned that we had to change our plans for our trip. Originally we planned to head to Yellowstone National Park the next day, but the forcast was not in our favor. With daytime temperatures only in the high 30's and lows in the teens, the roads would not be good for the RV. So we must return someday in the summer to get milder weather...
so we deciding to go back to the desert! We're heading to the Moab, Utah to go to Arches National Park...and whatever else we can come up with before heading back northeast!
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