KAYAK to an Idaho OASIS | BLUE💙Springs

[@ItMeJayB]

You guys do a great job. I live in twin falls so now that I’ve found your channel and just purchased a new car I’m ready to try and find the places in your videos. I truly appreciate these videos highlighting the nature around us and giving me motivation to get out there and explore. Thank you. I would love to be involved and come out with you some day

[@JonConti]

Javan Boyd hey thanks Javan. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us that. It really encourages us to keep going! You’re in a great spot for the outdoors, we could spend quite a while doing videos down there, lots of places to explore!

[@shybird2688]

I live in Eastern WA but travel to Idaho multiple times a year (Boise and McCall when I'm not in the panhandle) and let me just say, I love your channel. Thanks for the awesome travel ideas!

[@JonConti]

c h Thanks so much! That’s really cool to hear, especially from someone who doesn’t live in Idaho. We want to reach people in our neighboring states so that’s great to hear you dig the content!

[@Tawnieandwayne]

Awesome video, we just visited here today and had a blast! Very cold water for Floridians

[@JonConti]

O ya, it is not warm! 😆

[@lolaleah26]

Is it hard to paddle from Thousand springs to Blueheart?Banbury is closed on Sunday

[@JonConti]

@@lolaleah26 sorry I’m not sure I’ve never done it 🤷‍♂️. But you can still paddle from Banbury on Sunday if you have your own gear.

[@lolaleah26]

Banbury isn't allowing public launch on Sundays except if you are already camping there that day

[@JonConti]

@@lolaleah26 😮 well that’s news to me! When we made this they were allowing it but that was pre covid and pre it becoming super popular. Maybe ask them about paddling from thousand springs they know the area better than me

[@alauram.6416]

Heard about this place 2 years ago but was hoping to make it out to it this year and was looking for a video just like this! Simple directions thank you!

[@JonConti]

You're welcome!

[@IdahoVoyager]

Great content you guys! I grew up in Hagerman and only recently became aware of the popularity of Blue Heart Springs.

[@JonConti]

Thanks!

[@roberthensley2641]

Just fyi, we tried launching at this location today (Sunday) they were closed for some reason, we found a place just before this location that just opened called blue heart springs kayak, we brought are own kayaks, they charged $5 per person that included parking, shorter distance, brand new still working on their signs but off same street of the hot springs

[@JonConti]

O that’s good to know! I do say in the video Banbury is closed on Sunday 😀

[@JonConti]

Do you have any questions about Blue Heart or adventuring in Idaho? Leave it right here!

[@annamillstead128]

How long did it actually take to get to blue heart? I am planning to go there by paddle boarding. Can it be done with paddle boards?

[@JonConti]

@@annamillstead128 Ya you can get there by paddle board. No more than an hour to get there.

[@mayinthehouse]

Been waiting for this video!! So awesome. Box canyon nature preserve/state park has been on my bucket list ever since Idaho public television did a big special on all the state parks in Idaho, and I'd love to know if blue heart springs is the same as box canyon?? The section on the springs and blue water in that area blew my mind, I had no idea it was there! Can't wait to check this place out, great video as always!

[@JonConti]

Stephanie Anderson thanks Stephanie! We have to do a video on box canyon eventually. We went there once but didn’t have a KZbin channel then. I’m curious on why the water at Blue Heart is so blue? We tried to find out and I’m not sure anyone knows why? If anyone finds out let us know!

[@mayinthehouse]

@@JonConti I'm going to dig up that tv special because it talked all about why the water is so blue, and that answers my question, box canyon is a different place than blue heart, so now I have two places to go!

[@JonConti]

Stephanie Anderson yes sorry! Blue heart is different than box canyon, but apparently you can get to blue heart, from box canyon. I’m not sure how to do that yet though!

[@mayinthehouse]

@@JonConti it's stuck out in my mind ever since that tv special, idahoptv.org/outdoors/shows/stateparks/thousandSprings2.cfm and idahoptv.org/outdoors/shows/stateparks/ is where I found the link to the show, not that you guys need any help finding awesome places in Idaho, but it was a fascinating program to watch. I look forward to exploring the blue heart and box canyon!

[@JonConti]

Stephanie Anderson what are you talking about of course we need help 😀. Love it! Thanks for pulling this up for us, I’m gonna start watching right now!

[@marialynnporter1]

Sweet!

[@JonConti]

Maria have you done this adventure before?

[@marialynnporter1]

@@JonConti no. I didn't know it existed. I want to go.

[@JonConti]

@@marialynnporter1 O awesome. Well now you do and you should go!

[@marialynnporter1]

@@JonConti it looks so relaxing and beautiful there.

[@JonConti]

@@marialynnporter1 It can be. Sometimes it can get crowded on the weekends and sometimes people can be loud in there, but most of the time it's relaxing.

[@airikwilliams6720]

And boy is it COLD !!!

[@xmoogoox]

Damn man I watched this video before I knew it was your channel

[@JonConti]

Way way back in the day.

[@car_seat]

Cool video, also you guys are using your paddles backwards on your kayak

[@shannonfox8018]

Thanks for the video. Do you go back upstream or is there an exit point after your done? I would like to go explore this soon and want to be prepared. I have never kayaked before, is this pretty easy going for a beginner?

[@JonConti]

This is extremely easy for a beginner, there are no rapids or anything. It's an out and back so you paddle up river to Blue Heart, then you paddle back to the dock you launched from.

[@patburns3081]

You can paddle all the way to 1000 Springs and, assuming you have shuttle capability, transport your rental kayak back to Banbury

[@michelemerryman6116]

I’m from Henderson Nevada and been paddle boarding for two years now. I want to do a trip up to Shoshone Falls but would like someone to lead and guide us on a tour. How long is the paddle to the Shoshone falls. Not looking to necessarily be up close and personal with the falls but willing to see it at a safe distance and take some awesome pictures. What’s the temperature like and what’s the latest in the year you would suggest paddling this adventure?

[@JonConti]

Ok I was just there this weekend and I went over to AWOL adventure sports and asked them some of your questions. They usually offer a guided trip for $75 a person, but labor day was their last week. You can still paddle to the falls, pretty much until it becomes too cold. Right now the water is still pretty warm, but our temperatures are dropping. Probably best to wait until next year and have AWOL guide you. July and August are the best months. Here's my video on the falls if you haven't seen it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bZmoeflJqppZo

[@WendyScattergood]

Great Video 😊

[@JonConti]

Thanks Wendy!

[@michelemerryman6116]

How far of a paddle is it from the docking area? We have our own paddle boards.

[@patburns3081]

Approx 3 miles round trip to Blue Heart and back

[@JonConti]

Pat sounds correct!

[@stevemeckler7683]

Blue Heart got it's name from where the springs come up years ago the sand made a Heart,

[@RDnAC]

Sand geysers is something I never saw before

[@JonConti]

They’re down there! Take a look 👀

[@krisg3984]

This looks like fun ! Hey what’s you guys ‘ backstory ?

[@JonConti]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvbi5ttnc6Lp6c

[@JonConti]

super souler got a video for that 😀

[@YoniNadi]

What is the water temperature in the hot springs?

[@JonConti]

Not sure, but Banbury would know! They’re contact info is in the description.

[@YoniNadi]

All the time that I lived in Jackpot, Nevada; a few months in Twin Falls; I never got the chance to visit the thermal hot springs in Buhl; that was in the nineties.

[@JonConti]

YoniNadi I know Jackpot well 😂 definitely check these out. I will say the private tubs at miracle hot springs is the way to go when you visit. Not much more expensive.

[@bobbygreig15]

How do you get back to your car?

[@JonConti]

Back the way you came

[@allynewt2818]

Can you access there without kayaking?

[@JonConti]

Ally Newton I’ve heard you can access it through box canyon. Never met anyone that has though. By water is definitely the easiest way.

[@Jessica-li9py]

Can you guys just invite me along your next adventure!?

[@JonConti]

Jessica M haha, we’re looking into doing some adventure meetups next year. Taking some small groups on an adventure or two.

[@kangnamsuperman]

Technically this is Buhl. Not Hagerman. If you cross the river then it's Hagerman.

[@mtvlogs7734]

Is there alligators in there?

[@JonConti]

The alligators are on the other side of the river

[@andrewloughmiller9082]

Lol I duck hunt there

[@Krig313]

Aah, that looks like a kidney?

[@JonConti]

Hahahahaha! Well played sir. Blue Kidney Springs doesn’t roll off the tongue as well though.

[@IDSnowman]

Oh wow!! The fact you didn’t research this more is embarrassing for you. The “Little geysers” are why is it ‘blue heart’. The “little geysers” formulate and create and small sand barge in the middle that looks like heart. Which definitely looks blue. And yes it’s blue because of the surrounding waters and foliage, sun shade, etc. However, most anyone from this area knows this info and the fact you didn’t even confirm with any local is kinda shameful. However, cool video of our Idaho amazing spot. In fact, your description of where it is is a little suspect. For those actually wanting to see this spot get better directions from locals. This here is just silly.