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Big Springs in Island Park, Idaho is a massive natural spring.

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It's a river's birthplace.

One hundred and twenty million gallons of pure water a day -- enough to meet the water needs of a million people -- surge out of the ground here. A short distance from the glassy pool is a bridge. Toss bread crumbs into the water from it, and you'll see that constant flow (at a year-round temperature of 52 degrees) and the clean gravel bottom make for perfect trout habitat. Big Springs' trout get BIG. Leave your fishing pole in the car, though: No fishing is allowed until below the outlet to Henry's Lake, several miles away. more info

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Premier Fly Fishing - Guides & Shop in Ashton ID
Stop in Premier's full service fly shop located on Hwy 20 in Ashton, just 2 miles from the Henry's Fork. Plus rental pontoon boats ($50/day) or drift boats ($130/day).
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Take the short walking trail around the pond to reach Johnny Sack's cabin. Johnny was a German immigrant who built his cozy cabin and its furnishings by hand out of local trees. He also built a water wheel turned by spring water tumbling out of the hillside. The wheel provided electricity and brought water uphill to the cabin. Johnny's old place is now a visitor center and an attraction in its own right.

Your other Big Springs alternative is to rent a boat from Mack's Inn and float the gentle Henry's Fork's 5-mile-long National Water Trail.

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Glenwood Springs Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the I-70 Gateway to Aspen / Snowmass and the Glenwood Canyon area. It is also a very popular hot springs resort destination in itself.