Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travels to Montpelier Rearing Pond to getting kids excited about fishing. The only thing kids and their parents have to do is show up! No fishing license required. Check out fishing equipment for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Brighten up the holidays at the Montpelier Lighted Parade with Santa coming on the Fire truck. Santa will visit with the kids at the chamber office on Washington Street. Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Caroling. Parade begins at 5th Street traveling south to 10th Street on Washington Street.
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Festival of Trees, Wreaths, Nativity and Ginger Bread Houses in Bear Lake. Local Holiday Entertainment on Dec. 3 – 7 in the Auditorium. See their Facebook Event page for time and details.
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Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast in the morning and a great display of professional fireworks at dusk! The Rotary Club is asking for a donation of choice but not required, to park. Any and all money raised will be used to fund next year's 4th of July Events! Show to start…
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Located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 30 and 89. Hotel features 50 rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and cable TVs. Next to Oregon/California Trail Museum, 20 mi. from Bear Lake.
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Fishing License required for fishing.
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9 hole golf course with full length driving range, large practice green, putting & chipping areas. The Clubhouse has food and services, golf equipment, clothing and accessories.
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Fish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
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Montpelier Ranger District provides Montpelier trail maps and assistance. There are many trails to choose from whether you are interested in hiking, horseback riding, trail bike riding or snowmobiling. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.
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Montpelier Canyon Campground located in Montpelier, Idaho.
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Montpelier Idaho trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map.
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Several Southeast Idaho cities hold Easter Egg Hunts! Please visit the websites below for accurate dates and times. Some may be cancelled or moved to another day. Montpelier Easter Egg Hunt Malad Easter Egg Hunt Preston Easter Egg Hunt Blackfoot Easter Egg Hunt Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg…
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The Bank of Montpelier was robbed by Butch Cassidy with his Wild Bunch Gang in 1896. They escaped with $5,000 – $15,000 in gold, silver and currency. The museum owners have managed to save and restore the last standing bank in the world which was robbed by Butch Cassidy and…
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Witness living history with the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry on their 7 mile wagon escort from Big Hill to The Oregon California Trail Center in Montpelier Idaho. The 11th OVC is a mounted Cavalry living history unit that loves horses and strive to experience history.
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Paris City Chuckwagon Breakfast, Patriotic Pageant at the Paris Tabernacle, Paris City Parade and more. Fun Run from Montpelier to Paris.
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Several Southeast Idaho cities hold Easter Egg Hunts! Please visit the websites below for accurate dates and times. Some may be cancelled or moved to another day. EGGcessible Easter Egg Hunt at Cotant Park in Pocatello at 11am. Montpelier Easter Egg Hunt noon – 2 pm at Adams Park in Montpelier. Malad Easter…
View moreVisit these Businesses during your Southeast Idaho Vacation! Bear Lake Log Homes, Cabins and Lodges – Builder in Bear Lake Idaho and Utah Craiggerbuilt ATV & Snowmobile Accessories in Montpelier Idaho Bear Lake Regional Commission – Protecting Bear Lake in Utah and Idaho Chainsaw Carved Wood Bears & Furniture -…
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Emigrants by the thousands entered present day eastern Idaho at this location traveling along the Oregon-California Trail. Emigrants on the trail encountered Big Hill, thought to be the steepest and longest descent found on the trip west.
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South Fork Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Montpelier Idaho. View Southeast Idaho Trails interactive map. Download or order a snowmobile printed map.
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Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Request free printed snowmobile maps by mail or print your own.
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Closed in the Winter. The National Oregon/California Trail Center is located near the Clover Creek Encampment of the Oregon Trail in Montpelier at 320 North 4th Street. The trail center depicts the 2000-mile, 5-month journey along the Oregon Trail in daily Living History tours. They also host Conventions and Meetings…
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Highline is a 55-mile trail mostly at 9000 feet elevation between Preston and Soda Springs. It is suitable for both hikers and bikers as well as Cross Country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter. Contact the Montpelier Ranger District for maps and information. See Southeast Idaho's interactive map.
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Emigration Campground is located in 17 miles west of Montpelier, Idaho, just off State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby Highline Trail and fishing on local streams.
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Blue Top Cabin is located 25 minutes Northwest of Bear Lake and 20 minutes West of Montpelier, Idaho. Set in recreational country. Sleeps 21 people comfortably. No smoking or pets.
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Beautiful Bear Lake has a network of 350 miles of groomed trails and has extensive additional mileage in marked, ungroomed trails. Changes in elevation offer terrains varying from mountainous to open meadow. The St. Charles-Fish Haven Loop is one of the most popular in the area. Other trails include: Paris,…
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This waterfowl refuge, along the north shore of beautiful Bear Lake, is great for observing white-faced ibis, Canada geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, and a variety of songbirds.
View moreMore than 1000 miles of recreation trails for motorized ATVs and mountain bikes are within the public lands of Southeast Idaho. Non motorized trail for hiking, backpacking and riding horses area available in several areas. The most impressive is the 55-mile Highline Trail traveling the mountain tops from Soda Springs…
View moreView a map with detailed stops on the National Oregon/California Trail Center website. Sheep Rock near Soda Springs is a major crossroads of history, geology and geography. Here the valley floor was lifted by two major volcanic eruptions that changed the course of the Bear River. The 55 mile Highline…
View moreFreeways are always located on the most wide open and therefore least scenic land and that is true of I-15 in Southeast Idaho. Take the back roads to see the best Idaho has to offer!Start with a copy of our Birding Trails in Southeast Idaho Brochure (PDF) because you will see a…
View moreView our Google Map of our History Tours! This page is about Latter Day Saints, sometimes referred to as Mormon pioneers that moved north from Salt Lake City to establish new farming communities in this area. The best way to follow this history is the same time and geographical…
View moreThe Caribou-Targhee National Forest covers 1,000,000 acres and offers a host of recreational opportunities including 28 Campgrounds, 1200 miles of hiking trails, and 250 miles of streams for your enjoyment. The forest is headquartered in Idaho Falls with District Offices in Soda Springs, and Montpelier. The Districts oversee a…
View moreRelive the Old West in Southeast Idaho! This is the story of the passage through the Rocky Mountains and over the Continental Divide. The great westward migration of the Oregon and California Trails stopped in Southeast Idaho to rest and repair their wagons having just completed crossing the point on…
View morehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/77Z508J_KmI Bear Lake Valley US Highway 89 from Montpelier travels south along the west side of the beautifully turquoise blue Bear Lake. You won’t be able to resist stopping to put your bare feet in the sand and crystal clear water. You can wade out far from shore in the…
View moreBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Bear Lake Refuge was established in 1968 to protect and mange habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Surrounded by mountains, it lies in Bear Lake Valley seven miles from south of Montpelier. Spring at Bear Lake comes late, with some ice still on the…
View moreWe have many brochures available in print and online. Please help us conserve resources by viewing our online brochures listed below before ordering printed brochures. All online brochures are in Adobe Reader PDF format. Order Printed Brochures Community Recreation | Swimming & Hot Pools | Fishing | Museum & History |…
View moreAmerican Falls & Power County Willow Bay provides a great place for summer recreation with a marina, café, store and RV campgrounds with hookups. West of American Falls is Massacre Rocks State Park. Oregon Trail ruts can be seen as well as an exhibit at the Visitor’s Center telling the…
View moreSoutheast Idaho High Country Tourism PO Box 669 Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 (888) 201-1063 To order your brochures, make a comment or ask a question online, please use our Information Request Form. American Falls City 550 N Oregon Trail American Falls, Idaho 83211 Phone: (208) 226-2569 www.cityofamericanfalls.com American Falls…
View moreSoutheast Idaho has wonderful Live Performing Arts Theaters for your enjoyment. Find upcoming shows on our Events page. L.E. AND THELMA E. STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Pocatello proudly unveils it's new state of the art Theatre! 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID (208) 282-3595 THE PALACE THEATRE Idaho's premier Dinner…
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