This Tiny Idaho Town Is Hiding Some Of The Purest Water On Earth
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Hidden away on the far eastern side of Idaho is the small town of
Soda Springs. This quaint town of just 3,000 people closely resembles
any other small town in eastern Idaho, except for one thing. This place
is known for their water. The town’s name even refers to the fact that
the area is covered in numerous natural springs, after all. You’ll
definitely want to stop by Soda Springs and get a taste of the natural
spring water that you can find all around town. Here you can get a taste
of the purest water you’ve ever tasted. Trust us. You’ve never had
water like this before.
The little town of Soda Springs
is located off of U.S. Route 30 about an hour away from Pocatello. It's a
secluded town, surrounded by farmland, hills, and not much else.
However, this small community is known for one thing.
The famous Soda Springs Geyser
is one of the most unique attractions in Idaho. It's considered the
largest man-made geyser in the world and it erupts on the hour all day
long, reaching heights of up to 150 feet.
However, there are places all
around town where you can experience the beautiful liquid that made Soda
Springs so well-known. Hooper Springs Park is a popular place for
visitors to get a taste of the delicious water for themselves.
In fact, the springs have been
taken advantage of for a long time (over 160 years, to be exact). Oregon
Trail emigrants eagerly awaited a stop at Soda Springs so that they
could drink straight from the fresh mineral water springs.
In the early days, some pioneers
even decided to bottle the spring water in an attempt to capitalize off
of it. They named their brand "Idanha" and it actually went on to win
prizes at the Chicago World Fair in 1893.
Today, the springs is very much
still viable. You can try it yourself! Here you can take a cup, scoop up
some water, and get a taste of this amazing carbonated water—straight
from the source.
You'll find that the water
really does taste different. It doesn't taste like artificially
carbonated water. The water tastes slightly sweet, and you can even
detect a mineralized taste.
You'll definitely want to bring a
jug and fill it up before you leave. You just can't find water like
this in the stores. Not to mention the fact that it's totally free.
Afterward, meander around and
explore the incredible park. Springtime in the park is absolutely
magnificent. The entire area is covered in green. It's the perfect place
to spend the day exploring the hidden gems in Soda Springs.
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