Between Idaho’s many lakes, rivers, hot springs and pools, there’s simply no shortage of places to cool off near the water.
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There are a few popular watering holes a short drive from downtown Boise. Quinn’s Pond and Esther Simplot Park in Boise. Eagle Island State Park. Venture beyond Marsing and the pool at Jump Creek Falls is a breathtaking option.
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Travel further and you’ll find Idaho waters that have won top national honors. Priest Lake isn’t just home to an amazing natural waterslide. Thrillist placed the small town in the top spot on its list of “20 Greatest Summer Lake Towns” in the United States.
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Across the state, Bear Lake landed on Fodors Travel’s list of “Best Beaches in the U.S. That Are Nowhere Near the Ocean.” It ranked sixth on the list of 15 beaches.
All of these Idaho bodies of water are awesome, but they weren’t the place that landed on Cheapism.com’s list titled “Cool off across America: where to swim in all 50 states.Cheapism explains that they compiled their list by scouring online ratings and reviews. Which Idaho bathing destination has claimed our state’s honor? Keep reading to find out!
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There are plenty of great places in Boise to have fun in the summer! The river, Lucky Peak and of course Quinn’s Pond all come to mind! How well do you know Quinn’s Pond?
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