Scenic Tour: Off the Beaten Path
Embark on a captivating journey "off the beaten path" through Magic Valley's hidden gems. Begin at Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, where natural springs flow through a stunning canyon, showcasing lush vegetation and thriving desert wildlife.
Explore Malad Gorge State Park, home to the retreating Devil's Washbowl cataract, and witness its 250 ft. deep gorge, a testament to nature's forces. Continue to Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman Fossil Bed National Monument Visitor Center, featuring fossils dating back 3.5 million years, including the famed Hagerman horse and mastodon.
Drive the scenic Thousand Springs Byway, offering panoramic views of the Oregon Trail's historic wagon wheel ruts. Conclude your journey in Castleford, Idaho, marveling at the gravity-defying Balanced Rock, standing 48 feet tall and weighing 40 tons on a base just under four feet long.
Duration: 4 Hours
Ride along on a journey to some of Magic Valley's famous attractions as you're taken you "off the beaten path"