Nominated by locals

Lava Hot Springs

A hidden gem in Idaho

A laid-back southeast Idaho town built around mineral pools that bubble up around 102 to 112 degrees, just 11 miles off I-15 — soak year-round and tube the Portneuf River in summer.

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