Pioneer Historic Byway

The National Pioneer Historic Byway abounds with undiscovered recreational opportunities, scenic and historic sites for families and travelers to discover and enjoy. Geological formations combine with mountain passes providing a beautiful journey. There are over ten reservoirs which offer boating, fishing, and camping. The Pioneer Historic Byway begins on US 91 at the Utah/Idaho border. It then continues north to Idaho 34 ending at the Idaho/Wyoming border. So hitch up your wagon and learn more about Southeast Idaho's Native American, Mormon Pioneer, and Oregon Trail heritage on the Pioneer Historic Byway! Printable Map and Itinerary.

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Bear River Massacre Site

Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

The January 29, 1863 Bear River Massacre of 250 or more Native Americans, by Colonel Patrick Connor and his troops, occurred here. It was…

2945 US-91, Preston, ID 83263

Black Canyon Gorge

Lakes and Rivers Pioneer Historic Byway Rafting and Kayaking Site-Seeing

The Black Canyon Gorge is just one mile west of Grace and offers display of a basalt lava flow combined with the effects of nature over…

1099 River Rd, Grace, ID 83241

Caribou Mountain

Hiking Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

Jesse Cariboo” Jack Fairchild discovered gold high on this mountain in 1870 and a mining rush from Utah followed. Millions of dollars…

3959 Wayan Loop Rd, Wayan, ID 83285

Chester’s Country Store

Historic Sites Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

The store, built in 1908, is a last remnant of a small but important livestock community in that time. The once famous Henry Stampede Rodeo…

ID-34, Soda Springs, ID 83276

Chesterfield Historic Town Site

Family Activities Hiking Historic Sites Museums Oregon Trail Bear Lake Scenic Byway Pioneer Historic Byway RV Park Campground Site-Seeing

Established in 1879, this historic community on the Oregon Trail is a well preserved example of a small Mormon settlement. The town site…

Chesterfield Rd, Bancroft, ID 83217

China Hat Geological Site

Geology and Caves Hiking Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

China Hat and China Cap are rhyolite domes that formed around older lava flows. There are many faults located in the area which have had a…

Dike Rd, Soda Springs, ID 83276

Formation Springs Preserve

Geology and Caves Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

In 1989, 160-acres surrounding Formation Springs was turned into a preserve. It features crystal pools and a wetland complex. The terraced…

2942 Trail Canyon Rd, Soda Springs, ID 83276

Franklin Historic District

Historic Sites Learning Museums Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

The oldest continually settled town in Idaho, Franklin was founded in 1860 by Mormon pioneers. Several original buildings stand in the…

121 E Main St, Franklin, ID 83237

Grays Lake Wildlife Refuge

Birdwatching Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing Wildlife

This preserve north of Soda Springs provides habitat for migrating waterfowl such as Sandhill cranes, Franklin’s gulls, geese, ducks…

74 Grays Lake Rd, Wayan, ID 83285

Hooper Springs

Historic Sites Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

Free, clear sparkling soda water still is available in a beautiful Soda Springs city park located two miles north from the center of town.…

1805 Government Dam Rd Soda Springs, ID 83276

Lander Trail

Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

The site is a 7 mile segment of “The Lander Cut-off of the Oregon Trail”, the first road commissioned by Congress with funding…

3798 Wayan Loop Rd, Wayan, ID 83285

Last Chance Canal

Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway

This site is the point on the Bear River where water was first diverted by Mormon settlers to develop an agriculture industry in Gem Valley…

2055 Last Chance Ln, Grace, ID 83241

Niter Ice Cave

Geology and Caves Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

The Cave was formed when basalt lava flowed out of a vent 500 thousand years ago forming a lava tube typical to this type of volcanic…

799 ID-34, Grace, ID 83241

Oneida Stake Academy

Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway

The Academy is a unique 3-story Romanesque stone building, constructed in the early 1890s. It is one of three, out of 35, similar surviving…

E Oneida 1st East Street, Preston, ID 83263

Red Rock Pass

Geology and Caves Historic Sites Learning Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing

Red Rock Pass was cut through a sill of resistant Paleozoic shale, limestone, and dolomite, and forms a narrow gap two miles long. At one…

28103 US-91, Downey, ID 83234

Sheep Rock-Oregon Trail

Fishing Historic Sites Ice Fishing Learning Oregon Trail Bear Lake Scenic Byway Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing Water Sports

Sheep Rock was the location of the first split of the Oregon-California Trail. The Bidwell-Bartleson Party and the Hudspeth Cutoff diverged…

2425 US-30 Scenic, Soda Springs, ID 83276

Soda Springs Geyser & Park

Geology and Caves Historic Sites Oregon Trail Bear Lake Scenic Byway Pioneer Historic Byway Site-Seeing Visitor Centers

Soda Springs boasts having the world’s only captive geyser. On November 30, 1937 in an attempt to find a hot water source for a local…

9 W 2nd S Soda Springs, ID 83276

Tincup Canyon

ATV Trails Geology and Caves Hiking Outdoor Recreation Pioneer Historic Byway

This forested area offers public-lands-campground, recreation and wildlife viewing in the great outdoors of the Caribou-Targhee National…

Tincup Rd, Wayan, ID 83285