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Show FEATURES CLASSIFIEDS TV GUIDE PAUL HARVEY SuHbMMt THURSDAY. JULY 18. Siui 1974 T CitiMi, fkt PthIm Dtina, Liilir Cirliiil Turn, Cacti Ciliua jat Tit I taka Ultipitu IBuSsSsle At Leaves ' THE Springs is a one with a difference. Residents of the city say that Lava is dedicated to beauty and a relaxing atmosphere for man and woman alike. Not. as so many resorts, dedicated only to separating man from his money. Friendly, family restaurants. Relaxing lounges. No big fancy, expensive bistros. says the mayor. Quiet motels along the banks of the Portneuf River, no giant noisy ones with million dollar electric signs. One great big. Olympic size. 920,000 gallon swimming pool complex. Not a bunch of postage stamp size motel pools. And our swimming facilities are ringed by about 30 acres of manicured green grass for sunbathing and picnicking, not just a concrete walkway, he said. Lava resort, Hot true.-bu- t TIIE LAVA IIOT Springs Foundation operates two separate facilities in the community: the huge swimming complex and, about a mile upstream along the Portneuf. a succession of naturally hot water pools. Says Foundation executive director. C. Kelly Pearce. Mother Nature provides us with an abundance of sulfur free. 110 degree water that the original residents of the area (Bannock and Shoshone Indians) claimed had curative powers. Today our hot pool guests soak away the cares of the hurried world in one of five pools with a temperature to suit their fancy. Two of the pools are whirlpool pump equipped. Or guests may choose a deep, private small pool with its closet. own steam-bat- h There are eight of them." Pearce said. Without getting geologically technical, a bubble of earth's molten core is a little closer to the surface at Iiva HOT POOLS Hot Springs than at most A HAVE BEEN THE places in Idaho. Deep underground water is heated by this natural furnace and flows to the surface in hundreds of places in and around the Foundation's hot pools. THERE MIST be at 40 such springs bubbling from the sand and gravel bottom of our largest, free form hot pool. said Pearce. Most of the water is used in various steps in the hot pools. Some is piped downstream to Lava's comparatively new (1969) dual swimming pool complex. It is large enough to accommodate Olympic style competition. Its triple-tiere(33-fetall) diving tower is poised above 17 feet of sparkling blue water. The eight racing lanes are 50 meters long. Its companion d and pool is AAU competition size. Competition aside, the dual pools offer plenty of splash and play room for small fry plus plenty of deep water for the serious swimmer and least d. er FIRST AND MAIN Olympic Pool, Hot Pools, Amusement Park, Golf Course Part Of Historical Health Resort u ATTRACTION hot springs his Hudsons Bay Co. headquarters in 1860. In 1878 the homesteaders came, followed by the railroad in 1882. MODERN HISTORY of Hot Springs began in 1902 when the U. S. Government deeded 178 acres on the north side of the Portneuf River to the State of Idaho. Purpose: to establish a health foundation. Progress was slow until Max D. Cohn was named Lava Hot Springs Foundation hoard chairman in 1946. A natatorium was built. The hot pools were modernized. Sunken Gardens were originated. as were picnic pavil-linn- " EVERYONE CAN ENJOY A RIDE ON THE FERRIS m WHEEL s. et semi-protecte- diver. Surrounding lawns provide space for softball, races and other active sports. AREA AROI NT) the hot pools was constructed hv Foundation workers for the older person. Its porous lava rock cliffs have been terraced and planted with every imaginable flower, bush and evergreen. Named the Sunken Gardens, a pathway leads up and down the cliffside offering strollers a closeup colorful look at some of the prettiest landscaping this side of a Japanese garden. Refnrc the while man discovered Idaho. Bannock and Shoshone Indians bathed in the hot pools they thought were heated by the Great Spirit. In 1R43. Captain John C. Fremont surveyed the area. John Grnnl made the In 1963 the Portneuf River went on a rampage. The natatorium was badly damaged. The hot pools were nearly destroyed. In ensuing years the U.,S. Army Corps of Engineers wrapped the river in concrete, eliminating a flood threat. The hot pools complex was completely rebuilt. Sunken Garden plants and flowers were revitalized. In 1969. the dual swimming pool complex was finished at its new site just north of the Portneuf River and parallelIt ing ll. S. Highway 30-won that year's coveted "America's best" title. We hope to construct a e long grassed walkway between the swimming pool complex and the hot pools and Sunken Gardens. said Pearce. "As I envision it. it will feature arching bridges, warm water fountains and cascading pools alive with giant goldfish. Our dream plans call for plenty of flowers and evergreens, free flowing, and tall, overhanging deciduous trees. Major features will lie scenic Porl-neRiver overlooks where strollers will he able to feed two-mil- the teaming Rainbow and German Brown trout that have learned to like popcorn." Pearce said. "(H R NEW WALKWAY will have no concession stands, no admission price. Just quiet beauty for all to en joy and a river full of trout that love popcorn." noted Pearce. Funl asia at Lava Hot Springs, which was started three years ago. features rides, among them the popu- ports fill per cent increase in business over last year. He is making plans for ihe future, planning on new rides and games. He wants to enlarge Ihe operation so that he can attract more large company picnics and family reunions. .Mr. McKenzie noted that next to the carnival area is a large picnic area and pavilion which is available for all kinds of ' BEAUTIFUL our snnwmnhiling areas and Lava suddenly would a true year 'round resort." Pearce said. le-eni- ' Each year something we hope." said Pearce. In 1I7I it was Thunlar oclupiis. merry-go-rounscrambler, crash der Canyon golf course." cars. Funtasia has the larg- Hie Thunder Canyon course est penny arcade in Idaho, as is located three miles southwell as a complete snack bar west of the liva Hot Springs with the hamburgers and hot swimming pools. dogs, and with carnival itIn the immediate future ems such as cotton candy, we may Ik able to expand candy apples, and snow our association with the Skycones. line Ski area. After all, I Jiva Various games of skill, is located on the other side of including baseball pitch, Skyline's Mount Bonneville. skis ball, shooting gallery And skiing devotees tell us and glass pitch are availthe able. is even better than the The spokesman. Jay Mcside with the ski lifts. Ski in Kenzie. rctnrts that this the daytime and soak nut season, their third, is the bumps and bruises in the most successful vet. lie re evening. Combine that with l. RESORT, fine. Rut like to live in Lava? Andy Hooper, first white child Ixirn in the community says its great. "Best spot on earth to live." he savs. 'Course, maybe I'm getting used to it. Bivn here R1 S A what is it years." Idaho makes no appropriafor the operation or maintenance of Ihe Iuiva Hot Springs Foundation. It is Ihe service only stale-ownethai is entirely self supporting. Expenses are covered by a small fee charged guests. $1 is charged for tion d THUNDER CANYON GOLF COURSE persons using the Olympic swimming complex. It is oKn until 10 p.in. each evening. Admission at the hot pools, o pi'll until 11 p.m.. is Kfl cents. Foundation hoard chairman David J. Anderson. Pocatello, said the 111) degree waters are considered to contain the highest amount of minerals of any known hot springs in the world. "But liecause the water is sulfur free, it has no odor" said Anderson. "This fact alone gives Lava Hot Springs' recreational facilities a Dig plus over other health spas. When cool, the mineral water makes a healthful, palatable drink." he said. Chemical analysis of the mineral content of the Lava Hot Springs water in parts per million is: 28.12 Silica 60.31 Sodium 276.32 Sodium Chloride Trace Sodium Carbonate 44.59 Sodium Bicarlxmate 68.23 Potassium Sulphate Potassium Chloride Trace Trace Lithium Carbonate 279.62 Calcium Carbonate 4.21 Calcium Bicarbonate Trace Calcium Chloride 18.27 Magnesium Sulphate Magnesium Carbonate 176.73 3.22 Alumina Trace Barium Carbonate Trace MaganeseCarhonate 2.71 Iron Carbonate Hi . ii i i mi fnrhiinntp Trnin 11 |