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Forces of nature created them for us to enjoy, thankfully Visitors and residents alike list outdoor recreation as the As the weather turns cold, anticipation of the flying snow Follow The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Three forces of nature shaped this landscape to become The greatest voluntary migration that any nation had known, BANNOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY without the sulfur or chemical odor usually associated with number one reason they are in Southeast Idaho. In this short creates enthusiasm for playing in Southeast Idaho’s winter pioneers that moved north from Salt Lake City to establish mountains and valleys: shifting land plates to push the the , passed through Southeast Idaho. Historic Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello ID (208) 233-0434 Exhibits illustrate natural hot springs. Several locations are developed and space we can’t list all the places and endeavors available. Listed wonderland, as well as looking forward to a relaxing trip to new farming communities in mountains up, two major volcanic eruptions and finally the landmarks and cultural sites still remain for today’s Byway Pocatello’s early railroad history and -Bannock Indian popular with tourists and locals alike. below and on the next panel are some of the highlights. the hot pools afterward. Round out a winter getaway in a this area. The best way to follow massive Bonneville Flood. Several river and stream courses and Auto Tour visitors. The photo above is Sheep Rock Point artifacts. Adjacent to the Fort Hall Replica and Zoo Idaho in Pocatello. backcountry yurt, cabin or cozy hotel room. this history is to take the same were altered by these natural events, but most lakes and near Soda Springs, named for the Rocky Mountain Sheep the BINGHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM American Falls Indian Camping The Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Massacre geographical steps they did. reservoirs came by the hand of man to fill the need for crop pioneers saw there as they traveled. It is a major crossroads of 190 N. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot ID (208) 785-8065 Resembles a Springs Resort & RV (pictured Rocks State Park and Bear Lake State Park provide tent and RV Many summertime trails make great places irrigation and electric power. history, geology and geography. Here the valley floor was lifted southern plantation home and houses an historic collection of classic Snowshoeing dolls and Native American artifacts. Tours available. right) is named for the historic space to commune with nature. More sites are available from to enjoy winter’s scenic beauty. The Highline Trail or the Bear The first settlement was at by two major volcanic eruptions that changed the course of the encampment of Native Americans privately owned campgrounds. idahohighcountry.org/cat/ River countryside, where steam from natural geothermal waters Franklin, Idaho’s oldest city. The Looking at a map of the United States people wonder how Bear River. The 55 mile Highline Recreational Trail starts here. DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM at this natural hot springs 2 miles public-lands-campground/ rise, create stunning photography opportunities. Rentals are walking tour of Franklin’s still Idaho’s eastern and borders were decided in such an The Oregon and California Trails made their first parting here Center Street, Soda Springs ID (208) 547-3706 or (208) 547-3026 The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers built this museum in 1983. It southwest of American Falls on available at Baker Ranch in Lava Hot Springs. Take a loop or standing buildings include Idaho’s first home, the original grist irregular pattern. The northern and southern borders of the and later the Oregon Shortline Railroad came through to serve features antiques, photographs, and books depicting local history. Hwy 37. Modern improvements 44 lakes & reservoirs head up a mountain draw with Fido with the Idaho State Parks (flour) mill, the Z.C.M.I. store, the Relic Hall Museum and others. state are nice straight lines the Northwest. Fishing ENDERS HOTEL & HISTORICAL MUSEUM include a large park with shelters, plus numerous rivers, streams & and Recreation Park n’ Ski program. Just South of Pocatello, by contrast. The simple 76 S. Main St., Soda Springs, ID (208) 547-4980 Historic hotel next to a large heated swimming pool, creeks dot the area and provide seven plowed lots provide access Continue north on US 91 to explanation is the western The naturally carbonated water Geyser Park Visitor Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic spacious RV parking and tent sites. Nearby Massacre Rocks State ample fishing opportunities to five different trails with out- Preston for the next pioneer border was the coastline of Hooper Springs (pictured) Places. Features 30 rooms, historical artifacts, and antiques. for Trout, Chinook, Salmon, settlement where the Oneida Park is popular with Oregon Trail history buffs. For information and-back experiences, loops and of the Pacific Ocean until in Soda Springs was a delight FORT HALL REPLICA call (208) 226-7700 or IndianSpringsResortAndRV.com. Steelhead, Sturgeon, Bass, even a ripping downhill. Stake Academy stands. This California, to Oregon Trail encampments Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello Bluegill, Perch and more. hand hewn sandstone building and Oregon rose up from between 1840-60 and still is to ID (208) 234-1795 Enter the 19th idahohighcountry.org/cat/fishing/ Cross Country Skiing Seven was completed by church the ocean floor pushing modern travelers. The wagons Century world of explorers, miles south of Pocatello is the craftsmen 114 years ago for Idaho upward to become had traveled thirty miles that trappers, fur traders, Native More than 1,000 miles East Fork Mink Creek Nordic educational purposes. The the western side of the day from the previous camp Americans, pioneers, Gold seekers, Trails and historic figures. of groomed trails for motorized Center with 20km of groomed building was relocated to ensure . This at Clover Creek, now named ATVs and mountain bikes are within the public lands of skate and classic ski trails as well its preservation. also explains the border of Montpelier. At Clover Creek FRANKLIN IDAHO RELIC HALL Southeast Idaho. Non motorized trails for hiking, backpacking as snowshoe trails and a sledding Idaho and Montana. The they celebrated having crossed Main Street, Franklin ID (208) 646-2290 Houses relics and riding horses are available in several areas. Travel the hill. Kelly Park in Soda Springs At the north end of Preston, follow the Pioneer Historic Byway highest point of the Rockies became the Continental Divide, the last of the Rocky Mountains. brought or acquired by pioneers, including photo collection. mountain ridges from Soda Springs to the Southern state line offers about 7km of groomed trails. Baker Ranch in Lava Hot (Hwy 34), through Thatcher, Grace, and Last Chance Canal, defined by which side the snowmelt runoff and springs from IDAHO MUSEUM OF on the 55-mile Highline Trail. idahohighcountry.org/trails/ Springs has a groomed trail for beginner and intermediate then North to Chesterfield, 11 miles North of Bancroft. This these mountains goes. Montana’s water runs southeast to the The National Oregon/ Center at Montpelier NATURAL HISTORY skinny skiers. Buy an Idaho Parks and Recreation Park-n-Ski settlement is now without residents, but not abandoned. and Mississippi Rivers to utilizes film, paintings, historical displays and live interpreters 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello ID (208) pass to break your own trail from In 1980, the community was listed on the National Register the Atlantic Ocean. Idaho’s water dressed in period costume to help visitors share in the “Living 282-3317 Discovering Idaho, one seven plowed parking lots in the of Historic Places as a historic district and is also on the runs northwest to the Columbia History” of the trail. Visitors will walk on the very soil of the story at a time. Kid’s Discovery Room! Mink Creek Park N’ Ski area. Passes Mormon Historic Sites River and the Pacific Ocean. Clover Creek Encampment. Learn more about the historical IDAHO POTATO MUSEUM are also honored in Oregon. Foundation’s Mormon migration across America of more than a half-million people 130 NW Main St., Blackfoot, ID Historic Sites Registry. The The Bear River flows westward who traveled to the in Oregon in search of (208) 785-2517 Not only can you Downey Downata Hot springs (pictured above and at Alpine Skiing & historic district includes from the Rockies. It starts in the farmland and others who left the Oregon Trail for California in take a great selfie with a giant potato, bottom) is 3½ miles southeast of Downey on US 91. Natural hot 41 buildings and eight Utah mountains, flows northwest search of gold. you can find out just what it takes to make those yummy French fries and water flows year round through this large swimming pool and Snowboarding For an honest sites, spread out over an to Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley, on to soaking pools. The facility provides a meeting room, snack bar, challenge, ski Pebble Creek Ski chips! Visitors receive free Taters for Out-of-Staters and pins for area of 2,160 acres. Each Soda Springs where it turns south children. Gift shop, café, RV parking, park for picnic. Trolley rides restaurant, and tranquility room with sauna and massage room. Area on Mount Bonneville east summer, the structures through Preston and empties around Blackfoot’s historic downtown begin here. During the summer, children enjoy the large water playground. of Inkom. 2,200 vertical feet undergo loving restoration into the Great Salt Lake, which MASSACRE ROCKS STATE PARK Two large hyrdotube rides and pool slides thrill all ages. The Water ski, sail, ride personal watercraft, offer 54 runs of every level of Water Sports and preservation by the doesn’t make much sense. It 3592 Park Lane, American Falls, ID (208) 548-2672 Historic Area resort accommodates overnighters at several cabins and yurts paddleboards, kayaks or canoes on various bodies of water difficulty. Two groomed terrain descendents’ founders. travels over 400 miles to cover a operated by the State of Idaho. The park has stories to tell which date or RV Park with hookups, tent sites and tepees. Picnic areas like Bear Lake or American Falls Reservoir. Most areas have parks are continually growing Chesterfield is open for tours from Memorial Day through distance of only 90 miles. It used back to times best described in geologic terms. are available for summer reunions. Winter and summer groups boat ramp access. Look at our website for favorite river tubing, and changing. Festivals like the Labor Day Mon-Sat from 10am to 6pm with a large celebration to flow through Pocatello to the MUSEUM OF CLEAN welcome. For information go to DownataHotSprings.com or kayaking, canoeing and swimming locations. Telemark, the Freestyle Rally, every Memorial Day weekend. Chesterfield is unique in church . Then a rift volcano, 711 S. 2nd Ave., Pocatello, ID (208) 236-6906 Come interested, (208) 897-5736. idahohighcountry.org/cat/water-sports/ and the Wildflower Festival add to the ski area’s popularity. history because it is the only Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- named China Hat, still visible near Leave inspired. Walk into an awesome 75,000 sq ft complex of Spectators love to attend the Monster Dummy Jump. Dummies day Saint pioneer settlement the Oregon Trail passed through. the intersection of state highway excitement, education and inspiration for the whole family. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Lava Hot Springs Golf courses open to the mounted on skis or snowboards cruise a downhill course 34 and US 30, raised the valley floor and sent a wall of molten At Idaho’s World Famous public by city, # of holes, & phone with a jump at the bottom. For information on Snowshoeing, Proceed to Soda Springs on lava 40 miles west to Pocatello. A second major flow occurred THE NATIONAL OREGON/CALIFORNIA TRAIL CENTER Hot Springs (pictured at Aberdeen-9, 208-397-5308; XC-Skiing, Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding visit US 30 to see the site where a shortly after along the same path. These flows turned the Bear 320 N. 4th Street, Montpelier, ID 866-847-3800 In Bear Lake Valley on top and right), 2.5 million American Falls-9, 208-226-5827; idahohighcountry.org/cat/cross-country-skiing/ summer home was built for River southward. The remnants of these flows are spectacular gallons of naturally- the historic site of the original Oregon Bear Lake-9, 208-945-2744; , 2nd President of to see at Grace, McCammon, Inkom and Pocatello. Trail. Built to preserve, perpetuate and filtered odor free spring Blackfoot-18, 208-785-9960; Ice Fishing on American Falls, the Church. Nearby, the Fairview promote pioneer history and heritage of water flows through Grace-9, 208-425-3233; Devil’s Creek and over 30 other Cemetery memorializes a wagon The final geographic event the Oregon/California Trail and the Bear five hot pools at five Montpelier-9, 208-847-1981; reservoirs is a popular winter box grave from 1861. The Pioneer Lake Valley. The Rails and Trails Museum affecting Southeast Idaho After Soda Springs the next encampment was at Fort Hall, a is located inside the Trail Center. different temperatures Pocatello Highland-18, pastime. Fish Bear Lake for the Historic Byway continues north occurred just 15,000 years ago. wooden stockade trading post on the present day Shoshone- each day. Heated 208-237-9922; Bonneville Cisco, a species found out of Soda Springs where it Prior to that, much of Utah and Bannock Indian Reservation. A replica of Fort Hall is located in ONEIDA PIONEER MUSEUM sidewalks and floors in the modern dressing rooms warm your Pocatello Riverside-18, nowhere else on earth. Other ends at the pioneer settlement of Freedom, Wyoming. To view Nevada were covered by Lake Pocatello’s Upper Ross Park near Zoo Idaho and the Ross Park 27 Bannock St., Malad City, ID (208) feet to and from the pools. Numerous hot pools and indoor 208-232-9515; 766-4847 Built in 1914 as a Drug Store. Original pressed-tin ceiling fish in the area include Trout, several other church settlements travel the Oregon Trail Auto Bonneville. What is now Preston Aquatic Center. and safe are in good condition and interesting features. tubs are located throughout town at outdoor locations and in a Preston-18, 8208-52-2408; Chinook, Salmon, Steelhead, Route (US 30) southeast to Montpelier then turn southwest on was underwater but current day POWER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM number of hotels. Located 11 miles east of I-15 exit 47 on US 30. Soda Springs-9 208-547-2204. Sturgeon, Bass, Bluegill, Perch US 89 to Paris, Idaho. Charles Downey was dry. Then at Red From there they traveled along the Snake River to the next 500 Pocatello Ave., American Falls, ID 83211 (208) 226-1325 The Open year round 363 days a year. For information on Idaho’s and more. Rich was the prominent church Rock Pass the natural dam broke campsite at present day Massacre Rocks State Park west of World Famous Hot Springs visit LavaHotSprings. com or call museum opened in 2007 and features exhibits detailing the history of Birding A migratory corridor Download “Ice Fishing in leader appointed by Brigham and sent a wall of water estimated American Falls. The park has campsites for tents and RVs along Power County including the historic movement of the town to make 800-423-8597. For other pool information call the Lava Chamber provides a plethora of species for Southeast Idaho” for locations, species and licensing Young to build settlements in this to be 300 feet high northwest all the way to the Pacific Ocean. the river. The visitor center way for the American Falls Dam. of Commerce at (208) 776-5500, or visit LavaHotSprings.org. observation. 45 sites throughout the requirements. idahohighcountry.org/cat/ice-fishing/ valley, which he accomplished The boulders and landscape of Marsh Valley were tumbled and has a number of artifacts PARIS HISTORICAL MUSEUM area are listed on our website and in the prodigiously, founding seven polished by this event. and diaries from early 345 Main Street, Paris, ID (208) 945-2212 Displays local history Preston Riverdale Resort (pictured downloadable brochure “Birding Trails Snowmobiling Wide open powdery playgrounds, mountain in 1863-64. wagon travelers. Register artifacts and located directly across the street from the LDS Tabernacle left) features a large outdoor in Southeast Idaho.” It also lists species, trails, and fresh air on over 600 miles of groomed trails lead Niter Ice Cave is located Rock, also located within in Paris, Idaho. Memorial Day-Labor Day. swimming pool and hot tubs fed season and habitat. to magnificent winter scenery in Southeast Idaho’s winter This called for an appropriate approximately 3 miles south of the park, is aptly named. SHOSHONE BANNOCK TRIBAL MUSEUM by natural hot water, including a idahohighcountry.org/cat/ wonderland. Easy access to meeting house, the result of Grace just off the main highway. As travelers on the Oregon Exit 80 off I-15, Fort Hall, ID 800-806-9229 With old photographs, therapeutic jetted tub. A hydrotube birdwatching/ trailheads, and snowmobile fifteen years’ toil being the Located near St. Charles, Trail paused at Register displays and exhibits you learn how the Shoshone-Bannock people pool and children’s pool make this rentals are available in most magnificent Paris Tabernacle Minnetonka (pictured top) is the Rock, they succumbed lived and settled the area around eastern Idaho, told from their point of a good family outing. A gaming on outdoor activities in view. Open Mon-Fri 9:30m-5pm. Closed all Federal & Tribal Holidays. For Additional Information communities. Warming huts, in 1889. It was designed by largest limestone cave in the to the all too human Admission $3.50 (18 yrs+) Children $2 (6-17 yrs) Under 6 free. Free room and snack bar compliment the area, visit idahohighcountry.org/cat/recreation/ yurts and lodges are accessible Joseph Don Carlos Young, and state. Formation Springs and desire to leave word of their passage. They inscribed their admission for any Tribal citizen (must show Tribal ID card). the changing and locker rooms. Learn more about ATV Trails, Hunting, Fishing, Rafting, from the trails. Several Guest is an impressive Romanesque Cave located at the base of the names and often the date of their passage on Register Rock. SOUTH BANNOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL CENTER The resort has eight motel rooms with hot tubs in every room. Kayaking, Waterparks, Swimming Pools, Water Sports, Golfing, Ranches offer snowmobiling red sandstone building quarried scenic Aspen Mountains are idahohighcountry.org/oregon_trail/ Riverdale Resort is next to the Bear River in a very scenic valley 110 E. Main St., Lava Hot Springs, ID (208) 776-5254 Permanent and Bike trails, Rock Climbing, Wildlife, Hiking, Outdoor Recreation, right from the front door. For GPS from Indian Creek Canyon 18 near Soda Springs. rotating exhibits about Lava Hot Springs area history as well as Arimo, five miles north of Preston at the intersection of state hwys 34 & Family Activities, Horseback Riding, Race Tracks, Wagon Rides, coordinates, registration, rental miles away on the east side of Bear Lake. Tours are offered idahohighcountry.org/cat/ The photo below is of the Oregon Trail Country Club in Soda Inkom, Downey, McCammon, Virginia and Swan Lake. 36, information at (208) 852-0266, or RiverdaleResort.com. Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobile Trails, Byways, Geology & information and to download trail from 9:30 am to 5:30pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. geology/ Springs. The golfer is hitting her golf ball out of original wagon idahohighcountry.org/cat/museums/ Caves, Parks, and Zipline. maps, go to idahohighcountry.org/snowmobile/ idahohighcountry.org/historic/ ruts still intact from the Oregon Trail. dams, & mining parks, or in winter, try Nordic that built Soda skiing or snowmobiling. 3 American Falls & Massacre Rocks State Park 6 Soda Springs & Caribou County Springs. View American Falls is home to sportsman’s paradise, offers there is a visitor’s center, Travel the Oregon Trail and Springs and Octagon The Visitor Center is located Making Memories in Southeast Idaho! For more information: wildlife and birds at the a large reservoir and the camping, snowmobiling campground, hiking trails, see 14 historic sites, such as Springs. Visit Chesterfield, Formation Springs and Cave next to the geyser. Snake River. Water sports and hiking. Southwest of boating and disc golf. The Greater American authentic wagon ruts, the a nearby National Historic Visit our calendar of events for activities Falls Area Chamber of Preserve or the Grays Lake City of Soda Springs abound, from boating to American Falls is Massacre American Falls Fish Hatchery world’s only captive Geyser, District, five local buildings National Wildlife Refuge, play SodaSpringsID.com happening all year! There’s heritage & fishing. More than 200 bird Rocks State Park, rich in is home to a birding trail by Commerce Sheep Rock Point, a wagon on the National Register of a round of golf, explore the species can be seen along Oregon Trail history. Located the Snake River and tours are AmFallsChamber.com box grave, or carbonated Historic Places, and learn pathways connecting city winter festivals, concerts, plays, fishing this migration corridor. along the Snake River available at the hatchery. springs including Hooper about the historic trains, derbys, rodeos, ski races, horseraces, Willow Bay in American Falls offers camping, water freestyle competions, tractor pulls, corn sports, a paved walking mazes, triathlons, marathons, 5k’s & more! trail, and a boat launch. IdahoHighCountry.org Indian Springs Resort and RV offers swimming and IdahoHighCountry.org/events 888-201-1063 camping. Rockland, a nearby CREDIT: IDAHO TOURISM

identity is evident in the large August. Jensen’s Grove Park events include Celebrate courses and an active Native American and pioneer native species of Yellowstone 2000-mile, 5 month Museum within the Trail 320 N. 4th St 1 farms surrounding the city. offers 35-acres of waterskiing Blackfoot the last weekend Greenway are some of the history come alive at the life up-close at the Zoo Idaho. 7 journey on the Oregon Center displays artifacts, P.O. Box 323 Blackfoot Want to learn more about & fishing, a skate park, of June and the weeklong 4 Pocatello outdoor offerings located size Fort Hall Replica and Montpelier Trail in daily Living History diaries, relics of the pioneers Montpelier, Idaho 83254 The city of Blackfoot is potatoes? Visit the Idaho basketball courts, a 6.5 mile Eastern Idaho State Fair which Amazing outdoor recreation, right in Pocatello. Learn to Bannock County Historical For more information: Tours. A Wagon Master of Bear Lake Valley including The National Oregon/ [email protected] known as the “Potato Capital Potato Museum, gift shop and paved trail, a sandy beach, starts Labor Day weekend. scenic beauty, and a rich squeegee at the world’s Museum. Float the lazy river VisitPocatello.com California Trail Center, at guides visitors through the railroad memorabilia. OregonTrailCenter.org of the World” because café. Take a selfie with their amphitheater, playgrounds, For more information: history grace the Pocatello only Museum of Clean; at the aquatic center; enjoy the junction of U.S. 89 and interactive tour that includes Daily Living History tours more potatoes are grown giant potato! Hop on a trolley and picnic areas. Visit The area. Challenging rock- stand in awe of saber tooth strolling through the historic 30, is located on the original a ride in a simulated covered 9am-5pm, Memorial Day to (208) 847-3800 Butterfly Haven to see native Idaho Potato Museum & Labor Day or by appt here than in any other to tour historic downtown– Visitor Information Center climbing, world-class cats and giant prehistoric architecture in Old Town Clover Creek Encampment wagon ride generated or 866-847-3800 county in the United States. murals, window vignettes Idaho butterflies in a natural mountain bike trails, bison at the Idaho Museum Pocatello; or see Grizzlies, of the Oregon Trail. The by advanced computer for groups of 15 or more. Blackfoot’s rich agricultural and live performances May- setting. Major community (208) 785-2517 traditional and disc golf of Natural History; or see Cougars, Bison and the other heritage center depicts the technology. The Rails & Trails Major credit cards accepted.

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and Bannock Indians were 100 Indian Country Events. in deluxe accommodations offer and Portneuf Kiddie Cove homes along with 400 RV thriving town in Idaho, has as the first route of the water slides, soaking pools separate peoples inhabiting The Festival is the 2nd at the Fort Hall Casino & relaxation are open all year. Outdoor hookup spaces are available much to offer in rustic beauty Pony Express in Idaho. The and a water playground. Tent 2 Fort Hall the same lands across the weekend in August. Fort Hall Shoshone-Bannock Hotel. 5 Lava Hot Springs for every recreation is the number for accommodations. 8 Downey and hospitality. It is home to Bannock County Fair in or RV camp, stay in a yurt or North of Pocatello where Western U.S. Today, together features contemporary and This year round resort town preference. two draw with shopping at Carved by millions of acre- many Centennial farms, which August draws folks for the teepee while hiking, biking, For information about the Lava Hot Springs the Oregon Trail led to the they are proud of their strong traditional fine arts including is home to Idaho’s World Some hotels also include hot unique emporiums close feet of water from Lake signifies more than 100 years parade, rodeo, fair food and birdwatching and enjoying history & culture of the Chamber of Commerce, original Fort Hall Trading Post, heritage. The Shoshone- the finest beadwork and Famous Lava Hot Springs. pools. The Olympic Swimming behind. Dining, zipline, Bonneville Flood 15,000 in the same family. Historically, wacky events. A couple of many other amenities. Tribes contact: LavaHotSprings.org is the home of the Shoshone- Bannock Festival is the brain tanned hides at the The all natural outdoor pool Complex boasts diving wagon rides, river tubing, years ago, Marsh Valley is the Downey is recognized for miles southeast of town For Additional Information: Bannock Tribes and center largest outdoor cultural Donzia Gift Shop. Enjoy Fort Hall Tribal Museum facility is open to the public. platforms, waterslides and hiking, and nightlife round LavaHotSprings.com home of Downey, Idaho, a its contributions to the is Downata Hot Springs, (208) 237-9791 City of Downey of the Fort Hall Reservation. celebration in southeastern gaming, great food, a spa Five odor-free mineral pools speed slides in the summer. out your visit. 200 motels, 800-423-8597 rural town of 626 residents. first station in an all natural hot water (208) 897-5342 In early years, the Shoshone Idaho and listed in the Top visit or a show while staying www.sbtribes.com at five different temperatures The Indoor Aquatic Center hotels, cabins, and vacation Downey, once the most Southeast Idaho, as well swimming complex with

State Street. “That Famous North is the Oneida Narrows Preston Night Rodeo” in July Reservoir of the Bear River, a 9 Preston & Franklin is the first nighttime rodeo in beautiful recreation area for Discover where pioneer See remnants of the first grist the world! Just north is the fishing and water activities. history began at Idaho’s mill in Idaho, and an original 1862 For More Information on oldest white settlement, Yellowstone Highway marker. Memorial Site where 240- Pioneer History: 1 Franklin, just over the Utah/ Drive north to Preston to 400 Shoshone Indians were Idaho border. Visit the visit the oldest Mormon killed during an encounter (208) 852-1817 Pioneer Relic Hall, the Hatch Academy Building and the between US soldiers and PrestonIdaho.net Home, and the old City Hall. Cowley Home near historic American Indians. Also to the 2

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3 with fishing, boating, Lake and Canyon, bearlake.org. Reserve jet skiing, SUP’s and Minnetonka Cave, Utah early for best selection. 10 Bear Lake sailing in the summer, and Idaho Bear Lake State 6 Beginning in Garden City and snowmobiling, cross Parks, Bear Lake National For more information contact: Utah, the 20 mile long country skiing and ice fishing Wildlife Refuge and many Bear Lake Valley turquoise waters of Bear in the winter. Hike, bike and events including Bear Lake Convention & Lake straddle the borders of ATV on high country canyon Raspberry Days and the Bear Visitors Bureau Idaho and Utah with a span trails in the Wasatch-Cache Lake Monster Winterfest. 800-448-2327(BEAR) of 8 miles. This fresh water National Forest. Enjoy three Lodging from cabins to BearLake.org lake offers year round sports golf courses, Bloomington camping can be found on CREDIT: TOURISM IDAHO CREDIT: 5 TOURISM IDAHO CREDIT:

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spaces, interesting waterfowl, and big game pari-mutuel horse racing 11 canyons, bubbling animals. Winter’s snowy (1st & 2nd weekends 11 Malad City springs, limitless hiking, weather affords snowmobiling in August), 4th of July Just north of the Utah/ sight-seeing, camping and snowshoeing in the high Celebration and fireworks, Idaho State line off I-15, opportunities, and water canyons. In fact, just about classic car show in May, and Malad Valley is nestled at sports. Enjoy fishing on 7 everything Mother Nature has the Welsh Festival in June. the northern end of the reservoirs including trophy to offer is found here. Join Contact Us at: 9 Great Basin and the Rocky Cutthroat at Daniels Reservoir. us for the Oneida County 10 Mountain peaks. The In the fall, hunters test their Cowboy Classic Rodeo & (208) 766-4010 geography includes open skills with upland game birds, Fair (3rd week of August), MaladIdaho.org

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