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The ultimate adventure guide
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Rock Island State Park offers many activities as well as a beach area with picnic shelters, campfire rings, volleyball and more.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
A playground just down from the picnic shelters provides children with the opportunity to play while you soak up the view.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Fishing is popular in the park as well as canoeing and kayaking.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
The picnic area at the beach offers reservable spots on both levels of the shelter.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Take the 1-mile round-trip hike to Blue Hole while in the park. Just be prepared to get your feet wet.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Not only is the park beautiful, it is filled with history and fun facts.
Kristi Parsons
The view of the gorge and Twin Falls from the overlook is beautiful, but paradise is waiting in the gorge.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
The gorge is open to the public when conditions are safe.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Just one of the many waterfall wonders that you'll find in the park. The area in the photo is located down in the gorge just below Great Falls.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
A wet hike up to the base of Great Falls in the gorge is the perfect adventure for taking a dip or just checking things out.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Great Falls is a large horseshoe-shaped waterfall. Great Falls is visible from an overlook or can be explored further in the gorge.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Great Falls.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Great Falls parking.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Twin Falls magically appeared when the dam was made and water backed in the lake, then made its way through underground caverns to create this majestic waterfall.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Rock Island State Park is filled with interesting spots to explore, but areas that are also dangerous at times.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Explore the park, but stay safe!
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
Wildflowers can be found throughout the park during warmer months.
Kristi Parsons
Photo Date:
09/10/2017
One of the many waterfall wonders that can be found inside the park.