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E ast Idaho is a gateway to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone, the country’s very first national park—which means this region’s been serving up adventure for a long time. Here you can fish in the world-class fly-fishing waters of the Henrys Fork of the Snake River, hike in pine forests and lupine meadows, and snowmobile along scenic byways. Venture easily into Grand Teton National Park to observe antelope, trumpeter swans, and many other species of wildlife. The Idaho communities of Driggs, Victor, and Tetonia, which sit quietly on the western side of the Tetons, are picturesque destinations for adventurers who seek nonstop out- door action without the crowds. Be sure to experience the small pleasures within this vast vacationland, like an enjoyable ride on Rexburg’s antique carousel, a huckleberry shake in Victor, and a night of old-fashioned family fun at the Spud Drive-In in Driggs. Stop in at a local visitor center or the Teton Geotourism Center in Driggs to pick up a copy of the Geotourism Mapguide to the Greater Yellowstone Region map.

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IDAHO FALLS traveling exhibits that rotate on a regular basis. To see history through Idaho Falls is centrally located to the lens of an Idaho Falls couple, pop so many amazing points of interest into the Collector’s Corner Museum for that you’re bound to pass through rooms bursting with dolls, antiques, this city at some point. Take time to trains, coins, stamps, and military stop and explore, and you’ll find that memorabilia. You’ll find inspiration in the town’s a wonderful adventure in the Idaho Falls Cultural District—tour its own right. The Snake River flows artist studios at the Willard Arts Center; through downtown, and a five-mile create your own masterpiece (including greenbelt and several city parks deliver music and videos) at the Artitorium; front-row seats to the many sights and take in permanent and popular Victor along its shores—so bring a picnic, traveling exhibits at the Art Museum and stroll or bike the afternoon away. of Eastern Idaho. Spend an afternoon The man-made falls that give the city teeing up on one of the city’s four its name tumble gracefully over a rocky courses, or bring the kids to the Idaho dam on the west bank of the Snake Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park; in the River, and the Idaho Vietnam Veterans evening, catch live music and theater Memorial stands tall along the river in at the Colonial Theatre or the Actors’ Fremont Park. (As you explore the area, Repertory Theatre of Idaho. try to spot all 39 “sculptural seats.”) Venture indoors to the Museum of Grab a casual meal at D’Railed, Idaho, where kids can crawl through located in a small, converted house beaver dens and teepees, and you can by the railroad. Other local favorites take in exhibits about Lewis and Clark, are the burgers and seafood at the the area’s nuclear energy history, and SnakeBite, steak and spuds at Jakers, other historical topics. The museum and the creative cuisine of the Copper makes spirits bright during its Olde Rill. Wander over to Love at First Bite Fashioned Christmas and Winter Mercantile for gourmet cupcakes and festivals. It also hosts many world-class a delicious assortment of candies and chocolates. | OFFICIAL IDAHO STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TRAVEL | OFFICIAL STATE IDAHO 32 Follow Visit Idaho on all your favorite social media channels. #VisitIdaho

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From Idaho Falls, there’s excitement Road. If you’re traveling with kids, head and amazing scenery in every direction. to Porter Park in Rexburg for a pony Highway 26 eastbound will take you ride on the antique Idaho Centennial along the scenic south fork of the Snake Carousel. This is Idaho’s only wooden River—popular for drift boat fishing— carousel and one of only about 170 still toward the Teton Scenic Byway and the in existence in the U.S. It was damaged breathtaking Grand Teton Mountains. in the 1976 flood but was restored to Highway 20 brings you through the celebrate Idaho’s Centennial in 1990. communities of Rexburg, Ashton, and After the ride, let the kids cool off in Island Park just south of Yellowstone the park’s splash pad. In July, Rexburg National Park. Head west on Highway hosts its Idaho International Summer- 20 toward Idaho National Laboratory to fest—so don’t be surprised if you hear see the historical site of EBR-1, Ameri- singing in the streets. You’ll see hun- ca’s first experimental breeder reactor. dreds of dancers and musicians from Interstate 15 continues from east Idaho around the world perform, share their over Monida Pass into Montana. Along cultural heritage, and even participate this route, stop in Spencer, the only in a huge humanitarian service project. place in North America where opals are Many events are free, and most are plentiful enough to mine commercially. interactive—so get in there and show Several opal mines are open spring the world what you’ve got. through fall—and you can dig for gems Get wild (from the safety of your car, yourself or stop in a gift shop for a of course) at Yellowstone Bear World, sparkly Idaho souvenir. the area’s only drive-through wildlife RIGBY/REXBURG park. Just five miles south of Rexburg, you can observe grizzly and black bears You know Idaho’s famous for its in a natural, open setting from spring spuds—but did you know we helped through fall. If off-roading is your thing, create the couch potato too? It’s true. head to St. Anthony Sand Dunes, just Stop by the Farnsworth TV & Pioneer north of St. Anthony, for fun in the sun Museum in Rigby to learn about the and sand. The Bureau of Land Manage- invention of television. The museum ment manages the dunes mainly for honors former resident and inventor of ATV use, so you’ve got one heck of a the first television picture tube, Philo T. playground—10,000 acres of shifting Farnsworth, who developed his initial white quartz sand. Upper Mesa Falls ideas for the electronic transmission of images while in high school in Rigby. ISLAND PARK Nearby is the pleasant community Serious adventure awaits you in Island Teton Scenic Byway of Rexburg, where Brigham Young Park. This recreation area is only 30 University–Idaho is located. Rexburg miles from Yellowstone’s west entrance, was rebuilt after the Teton Dam burst so the beauty of its craggy backdrop, in 1976, spilling billions of gallons fresh pine forests, and wildflower of water into the town. You can see meadows shouldn’t be a big surprise. photos and artifacts at the Teton Be sure to pack your fly rod, because Flood Museum, as well as pioneer relics and an extensive opal and agate collection. The remains of the dam are still standing; to take a look, follow REGIONAL INFO Highway 33 past Newdale to Teton Dam ‹ LARGEST CITY IDAHO FALLS Population: 60,211

‹ REGIONAL CLIMATE Summer Average High: 84° Winter Average High: 33° Annual Precipitation: 14"

‹ ELEVATION Highest: 10,740' (Tyler Peak) Lowest: 4,615' (Snake River) Big Springs REGIONAL MAP

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St. Anthony Teton River Sacajawea ‹ EXPLORE PARKS! D Historic Byway 33 IDAHO Rexburg Tetonia Mud Lake 28 B 33 Teton Valley ‹ Harriman State Park Driggs 33 20 A ‹ Henrys Lake State Park Mud Lake Victor Rigby Ririe Snake 22 River 31 SCENIC DRIVES Rest Area Jackson Hole 26 Ririe ‹ Fort Henry Historic Byway + Reservoir A 20 Swan Valley Lost Gold Trails Loop Idaho Falls 208-624-4870 26 ‹ Mesa Falls Scenic Byway B 208-652-7520 Palisades 15 Reservoir ‹ Teton Scenic Byway C 208-354-2500 ‹ Sacajawea Historic Byway D 800-727-2540 Grays Lake For additional information, go to visitidaho.org/things-to-do/ state-parks-byways

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this is the land of the Henrys Fork of easy access to both Grand Teton and the Snake River, a stretch revered for its Yellowstone National Parks. Whether ‹ outstanding large rainbow and brown you head out on your own or with an ENJOY OUR ROADSIDE DISTRACTIONS trout—and considered by many fly-fish- outfitter, endless adventure awaits in ing enthusiasts to be one of the best this most majestic of landscapes. You trout streams in the country. One source can hike rugged trails, fly-fish along 87 of the Henrys Fork is Big Springs, where the Teton River, explore on horseback, 20 120 million gallons of crystal-clear or golf among spring-fed lakes at Henrys water bubble up into the river each day. Teton Springs Lodge & Spa. In winter, Lake 15 Henrys Lake You’ll find the springs along the Big the skies drop an immense amount of State Park Buffalo River Springs Nature Trail, six miles north of snow, so bundle up for nonstop Nordic Harriman the Island Park Ranger Station. The trail skiing and snowmobiling. Over at State Park Island traverses rich habitat—so you’ll likely Grand Targhee Resort, just outside of Park spy osprey, bald eagles, waterfowl, and Driggs in Alta, Wyoming, you’ll ski light Camas Creek A the occasional moose or muskrat. The powder (more than 500 inches a year!) Island Mesa Falls Spencer Fort Henry Park Res. Scenic Byway Henrys Fork creates the 7,000-acre against unmatched views of the Tetons. Historic Byway B Island Park Reservoir, a haven for boat- Henrys The valley’s hotels, B&Bs, resorts, and Teton Mountains Fork ers and anglers, and winds through the 47 guest ranches are open year-round Rest Area Falls River picture-perfect meadows of Harriman and welcome you with open arms to Dubois A Lost Gold Ashton Teton Scenic State Park. The park lies within an Byway relax after a full day outside. Take Trails Loop 11,000-acre wildlife refuge in the greater the kids for a huckleberry shake—a C 32 Yellowstone Ecosystem, so depending 22 Teton Valley tradition—at the Victor on the season, your traveling compan- St. Anthony Teton River Emporium. Enjoy a craft beer or a ions might be moose, elk, or graceful Sacajawea bottle of the famous Old Faithful root D Historic Byway Rexburg 33 trumpeter swans. You can camp, rent a Tetonia beer at Grand Teton Brewing, also in Mud Lake yurt, or spend the night in a cabin here, 28 33 Teton Valley B Victor. If you’re into history, consider Driggs and enjoy afternoons hiking, fly-fishing, 33 20 visiting the Teton Valley Museum on A cycling, and horseback riding. Mud Lake Victor Highway 33 in Driggs, and check out Rigby Ririe Just up the road at High Mountain the Teton Aviation Center’s collection of Snake 22 River 31 Adventures, rent tubes for a relaxing restored vintage warplanes. Wrap up a Rest Area Jackson Hole float down the crystal-clear Buffalo perfect summer day with an evening of 26 Ririe River; Mack’s Inn rents canoes and old-fashioned fun at the classic Spud 20 Reservoir Swan Valley kayaks for a laid-back paddle on the Drive-In Theatre. You can’t miss this Idaho Falls Henrys Fork. While you’re in the area, valley landmark with its vintage truck 26 be sure to drive the Mesa Falls Scenic out front hauling the biggest potato Byway (Highway 47) for views of two of you’ve ever seen. Palisades the West’s prettiest falls. Lower Mesa Reservoir Around the Fourth of July, take to the 15 Falls and Upper Mesa Falls plunge 65 skies at the Teton Valley Balloon Rally, feet and 114 feet, respectively, into the which offers hot-air balloon rides with Henrys Fork within a pristine forest Teton views, a parade, live music, pilot Grays Lake setting. Take in the falling waters from meet-and-greets, and kids’ activities. In various viewing platforms, and stop August, Grand Targhee hosts its annual for a relaxing break at the picturesque bluegrass festival—music and moun- visitor center by the upper falls. In tains don’t mix much better than this. winter, the byway is closed to vehicles, Fall Creek Falls so snowmobilers and Nordic skiers have the road all to themselves.

TETON VALLEY While many travelers base their Teton excursions in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, those who prefer a less crowded experience find their way to the other side of the celebrated mountain range—to the Idaho communities of Driggs, Tetonia, and Victor. These small towns sit in the Teton Valley, which—at 6,200 feet—offers amazing mountain recreation all year long and Victor

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RECREATION Biking Fishing & Wildlife › If you like to power your adventure yourself, you’ll find tons of biking › Here at the base of the Continental throughout this region. The Idaho Falls Divide, icy water feeds some of the Greenbelt offers a relaxing route along most acclaimed fly-fishing trout the Snake River downtown, or step it streams in the West: the South Fork up a notch on Swan Valley’s mountain Harriman State Park of the Snake, the Teton River, Henrys bike trails, where you’ll pedal next to Fork, and the mountain creeks of amazing views of the South Fork of the Swan Valley. Snake River. Harriman State Park, the › If you’re drawn to wildlife, book a Island Park area, and, really, all of the naturalist-guided hiking, skiing, or vast public lands in this region offer snowshoeing tour. Try the Outfitters by trails for families and experts alike. Natural Retreats, or stop in area cham- Snow Sports bers of commerce and Forest Service offices for outfitter recommendations. › Gear up to ski and board at the mas- sively snowy Grand Targhee Resort, Golf which receives 500 inches of powder a › Teton Springs’ Headwaters Course year. If you’re near Rigby or Ririe, Kelly delivers east Idaho’s best golf experi- Canyon is your place for winter fun; ence, with masterfully designed rolling this family-friendly mountain offers 51 fairways surrounded by gorgeous runs, tubing, and a terrain park. spring-fed lakes. If that’s not relaxing Hot Springs & Zips enough, unwind even more with a massage at the club’s Stillwaters Spa. › Soak and swim near Rigby at Heise Yellowstone Bear World Hot Springs, home to warm and cool ATV/OHV pools, a water slide, a golf course, › Rev up your adventure—take it and campgrounds. The resort’s seven off-road throughout east Idaho. Have zip lines will carry you on an impres- a blast at the 10,000-acre St. Anthony sive mile-long aerial tour above the Sand Dunes, or ride the Big Bend Ridge Snake River. Trail or Railroad Right-of-Way Trail within the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Closer to the scenic Swan Valley, hit up the Fall Creek area along the Snake River for miles of OHV terrain. | OFFICIAL IDAHO STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TRAVEL | OFFICIAL STATE IDAHO 36 ‹ OFF THE BEATEN FAIRWAY Headwaters Club at Teton Springs ‹ REFUEL YOUR WANDERLUST

South Fork of the Snake River

East Idaho is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with breathtaking natural wonders—a magical playground for your vacation.

ATTRACTIONS ISLAND PARK ST. ANTHONY › 33-Mile Main Street › St. Anthony Dunes ASHTON Cruise the longest Main Street Rent a dune buggy, and romp on › Mesa Falls in America. 10,600 acres of white quartz sand. Stand close enough to hear the roar › Henrys Fork of the Snake River and feel the spray. SWAN VALLEY Fly-fish the best trout stream › Palisades Reservoir DRIGGS in the U.S. Swim, fish, picnic, hike, and › Spud Drive-In Theatre › Johnny Sack Cabin boat at this scenic beauty. Spend a lazy summer evening at an Listed on the National Register of › Rainey Creek Country Store old-fashioned theater. Historic Places, this is a must-see. Square off with a square ice › Teton Geotourism Center REXBURG cream cone. Pick up a National Geographic Greater › Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum Yellowstone Geotourism map. VICTOR Get educated on the history of › Grand Teton Brewing IDAHO FALLS television. Take a tour, and taste ales and lagers › Idaho Falls Greenbelt › Yellowstone Bear World brewed with local ingredients. Absorb the sights and take a stroll Drive through this wildlife park and › Teton Valley Balloon Rally along the Snake River. be one with the bears. Participate in hot-air fun for › Museum of Idaho SPENCER four days around the Fourth of July. Take in visiting exhibits and perma- › Spencer Opal Mines › Victor Emporium nent Idaho history collections. Get your excavator hat on to dig for an Grab a stool, and slurp down opal to take home. a huckleberry milkshake.

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