A bunch of us got away a few weeks ago
on Friday night and Saturday
to Maple Grove Hot Springs
along the shore of Oneida Reservoir
in southern Idaho.
Autumn's colors were breathtaking!
The campsites were complete with picnic tables
and a resident flock of turkeys
that wandered and clucked.
This is one of Scott and April's favorite places.
They found it when looking up all the different hot springs in Idaho.
A few years ago,
when Zac was on his mission,
they invited our family to meet them there
and we had such a great time together!
Paul was one seriously hurting man!
It's been 4 years since that experience
and Paul said he was up for going to Maple Grave again
but would opt out of the hot springs soak this time
(the wound care Dr.
suspected he had a break in his skin
and some bacteria from the hot pots
wreaked havoc on him.)
Yes, you noticed that?
Paul affectionately refers to Maple Grove
Paul affectionately refers to Maple Grove
as "Maple Grave".
He sat in a comfy camp chair on the edge of the pool
while the rest of us soaked in the hot springs,
sharing stories and looking
at constellations.
We brought kayaks to enjoy the reservoir.
Friday night's sunset was one for the ages.
Thanks, Paul, for the beautiful picture below!
Saturday more of us went kayaking.
We all loved having Anna
join us for our get-away.
My favorite spot
was where the hot springs run-off
entered the reservoir
Rascal is not a fan of getting splashed, however,
so this was NOT his favorite spot.
Sorry pup.
Thanks, everyone for the fun time!
I've thought of our little get-away
a dozen times since then.
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
-L.M. Montgomery