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Trailblazing Trailblazing Spirit Is in the Air the in Is Spirit SOUTHEAST IDAHO SOUTHEAST WHERE THE TRAILBLAZINGTRAILBLAZING SPIRIT IS IN THE AIR | OFFICIAL IDAHO STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TRAVEL | OFFICIAL STATE IDAHO 58 Bear Lake As you explore southeast Idaho, it’s easy to imagine the people who ventured here before you—native tribes who lived all across these lands, fur trappers, pioneers heading west to start a new life, the men who built and rode the railroads. You’ll be able to connect with the past throughout the region and—even better— create your own new memories. Visit the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum on the Fort Hall Reservation to better under- stand the history of these native people, walk the Oregon Trail and experience the pioneer journey in Montpelier, and touch the rocks where these two groups collided. If you’ve got kids in the car, take them to a rodeo in Preston, go water skiing at the dazzling Bear Lake, and camp out in Caribou National Forest. Soak in some of the West’s best hot springs, reel in cutthroat trout, and take in a performance at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Anywhere these Old West roads go, you’ll find new adventures waiting for you. Follow Visit Idaho on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social media channels. VISITIDAHO.ORG | 59 #VisitIdaho SOUTHEAST IDAHO SOUTHEAST ‹ DISCOVER NEW STREAMS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AMERICAN FALLS FORT HALL RESERVATION In 1925, the entire town of American Until the 1860s, when the Fort Hall Falls was moved to make room for Reservation was established as their the American Falls Dam. There was permanent home, the Shoshone and one exception—the Oneida Milling Bannock Tribes lived, fished, and grain elevator was too large and its hunted throughout the West. Visit foundation too deep to go anywhere, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum so you’ll see it still standing pictur- to learn their stories, and attend the esquely next to the waterfalls today. annual Shoshone-Bannock Festival Have a day of adventure at the dam’s in August to experience one of North reservoir, a popular spot to swim, boat, America’s most popular tribal gath- and reel in trout, crappie, and perch. erings. Enjoy traditional dancing, the There are several boat ramps north Indian relay races, a rodeo, and arts of the reservoir, and you can camp at and crafts. See if luck’s on your side Pocatello Bench Willow Bay and Sportsman’s Park. For at the Fort Hall Casino, and stay the more water fun, rent a kayak or fish night at the brand-new Shoshone- the shores at the nearby Massacre Bannock Hotel. Rocks State Park, named for a skirmish between emigrants and members of POCATELLO/CHUBBUCK the Shoshone Tribe that occurred During the days of the Oregon Trail, nearby. his pretty park is home to a Pocatello was called “Gate City” by portion of the Oregon Trail and hiking many travelers who considered it trails, and provides a habitat for blue the official start of the West. Today’s herons, pelicans, and bald eagles. Pocatello continues to be a gateway to Take a drive south to see Red Rock all kinds of adventure—and its charm Pass, the spillway for the great and convenience make it a great place Bonneville Flood, the second-largest to stay as you explore the region. Start flood event of all time. by strolling the beautiful Old Town district, an eclectic mix of eateries, antique stores, and shops set against | OFFICIAL IDAHO STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TRAVEL | OFFICIAL STATE IDAHO 60 Follow Visit Idaho on all your favorite social media channels. #VisitIdaho American Falls a backdrop of high desert foothills. When the snow falls, ski or board 2,200 Browse work by local artists at the feet of vertical terrain at Pebble Creek, Pocatello Art Center on Main Street. or Nordic ski or snowmobile the area’s On the Avenue of the Chiefs, open the vast public lands. massive wooden doors of the Fort Hall Replica for a glimpse into what life was HOT SPRINGS like in the original fort that became an Millions of years ago, the hot spot important stop along the Oregon Trail. that’s now deep below Yellowstone The Museum of Clean tells a different National Park was beneath southern story—that of vacuum cleaners, and Idaho. What that means, in non-tech- cleaning devices and products of all nical terms, is that you’re in the right Lava Zipline Adventure kinds. You’ll find much to explore at place for some serious soaking. The the Idaho State University campus, too, largest area, Lava Hot Springs, was including the Idaho Museum of Natural once a sacred gathering place for the History. The museum’s exhibits focus Bannock and Shoshone Tribes. Today, on Idaho’s geology, fossils, and flora people from all over the world seek and fauna, and you can even see foot- out the healing properties of the warm prints from mammals that roamed the spring water, which is naturally filtered earth 200 million years ago. For some as it moves through four pools. During active kid time, spend an afternoon the summer, you can alternate between swimming and splashing at the Ross the hot springs and the city’s (cool) Park Aquatic Center or saying hi to the pool and water slides. Many soakers animals at the Pocatello Zoo. top off their day with an elegant dinner Idaho’s oldest symphony, the Idaho at the historic Greystone Manor, rated State Civic Symphony performs highly by visitors on TripAdvisor. Luxury regularly from fall through spring at the and history await overnight travelers L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing at the Harkness Hotel in nearby Arts Center. The center hosts many McCammon; this beautifully restored other music, dance, and theater perfor- building, listed on the National Register mances, as well, so check the schedule of Historic Places, perfectly blends while you’re in town. Stop for a bite historic details and modern touches for at the Green T Bar and Grill, famous a stay you’ll long remember. If you’re for its burgers and mechanical bull, or here in February, you’ll be amazed by make a reservation at one of two dinner the number of people brave enough to Lava Hot Springs theaters: Mystique Performing Arts and tube down the freezing Portneuf River Events Center and the Westside Player in just a costume, as part of Lava Hot Dinner Theater. Springs’ annual Fire and Ice Winter Fest. The festival also features fire The Pocatello area has more than performers, wine tastings, karaoke a thousand miles of trails for you contests, a chili cook-off, a casino to explore on foot, bike, horse, or night, and the exciting Running of the four-wheeler. Try the Chinese Peak/ Bulls event. Blackrock Canyon trail system east on Highway 30 and the Caribou National Forest just south of town. Fish and spend a night under the stars at the nearby Scout Mountain Campground. Stephens Performing Arts Center REGIONAL INFO ‹ LARGEST CITY POCATELLO Population – 54,255 ‹ REGIONAL CLIMATE Summer Average High – 85° Winter Average High – 35° Annual Precipitation – 16" ‹ ELEVATION Highest – 9,957' (Meade Peak) Lowest – 4,354' (American Falls) Caribou Mountains SOUTHEAST IDAHO SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MAP ‹ ENJOY OUR ROADSIDE DISTRACTIONS 20 15 Shelley 26 Blackfoot Snake River American Falls A Reservoir Wayan Pioneer Fort Hall Historic Blackfoot Byway 39 Reservoir Chubbuck Aberdeen Pocatello A 34 Soda Springs Massacre Rocks American 30 State Park Falls Oregon Trail - Grace Bear Lake Scenic Lava Hot Byway 86 Springs B 89 Montpelier Downey 91 36 Paris 37 34 Bear Lake Malad City 38 Preston Bear Lake Bear Lake State Park Franklin SCENIC DRIVES 15 ‹ Pioneer Historic Byway to Salt Lake City A 800-423-8597 ‹ Oregon Trail—Bear Lake Scenic Byway B 800-448-2327 For video, itineraries, and a state byway guide, go to visitidaho.org/scenic-byways. SKI AREAS A ‹ Pebble Creek Ski Area pebblecreekskiarea.com skiidaho.us | OFFICIAL IDAHO STATE TRAVEL GUIDE TRAVEL | OFFICIAL STATE IDAHO 62 Continue your tour d’soak at Downata the Paris Tabernacle, built by early Mor- Hot Springs near Downey for nonstop mon settlers who carted the building’s ‹ ENJOY OUR ROADSIDE DISTRACTIONS fun for everyone, with water slides, a red sandstone from 18 miles away. It’s splash pad, hillside slides, mini golf, and recognized as one of the true pioneer 15 volleyball and basketball courts. A little landmarks of the West and listed on the 20 further south near Preston, you can stay National Register of Historic Places. For overnight at Riverdale Resort (cabins, a natural wonder adventure, explore RVs, camping) and Maple Grove Hot the Minnetonka Cave, full of stalactites Shelley Springs (try a yurt or vintage trailer). and stalagmites, in St. Charles. Tours run June–September; bring a jacket and Paris Tabernacle You’ll see a different type of water in be prepared to climb stairs. Be sure to 26 Soda Springs, a town named for the stop at the National Oregon/California area’s many carbonated springs. In Blackfoot Trail Interpretive Center in Montpelier 1937, entrepreneurs were digging for Snake to learn more about the pioneers who River warm water to create a hot springs pool endured the rugged trip west. American Falls A and instead unleashed a “sparkling Reservoir Wayan Pioneer water” geyser. City fathers capped the Fort Hall Historic BLACKFOOT Blackfoot Byway geyser, which has been featured in 39 Reservoir Blackfoot is a small city with a big Chubbuck Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and now a timer sends the geyser shooting 70 feet harvest. It’s literally the potato capital Aberdeen Pocatello of the world (at least in the russet A 34 into the air every hour on the hour.
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