Buffalo Springs — Attraction in Sulphur

We've been taking the short hike to Buffalo springs ever since our kids were really young and it's always a nice relaxing walk.

You start off at the nature center. It's small but informative and interesting with a nice gift shop and theater to watch a film. The creek flows under the nature center and it sits at the trailhead to the springs.

The trail is wonderfully shaded with a nice gravel pad to walk on surrounded by forest and a running spring fed stream. The springs are beautiful and well-maintained. It's been a family tradition to bring our kids here and take photos as they grown up.

Con: Be very aware that there is poison ivy everywhere. Stay on the trails and you'll be fine but be careful and know what it looks like...

I remember running around this place when I was little- they didn't have "No Swimming in the Springs" signs posted then... When there's enough water in the sourcing aquifer, this site is quite the sight. Though I've also been about when the stonework contained nought but air and rocks- the springs dry up occasionally (and sometimes for extended periods). It's one of my favorite locations in the...

Wow! This place is nice. A scenic trail from the Nature Center is about 0.7 miles to this spring. One you cross a wooden bridge you will see circular stone work with clear water in the middle. You can sit on the stones to relax and enjoy the bubbling spring and soothing sound of flowing water. Many side trails exist from this spot. Great place to take a break...