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Southeast Idaho Recreation

Arts and Culture

Photo by Vitit Kantabutra Southeast Idaho Arts & Culture Southeast Idaho has wonderful Performing Arts Theatres and Art Galleries. Find upcoming shows on our Events page. Historic Downtown hosts the First Friday Art Walk every first Friday of the month at locations throughout Downtown. Please visit the websites listed below for more information…

ATV Trails

Southeast Idaho ATV/OHV Trails There are over a 1000 miles of scenic trails to explore in Southeast Idaho for four-wheeling, dirt biking, and razor rides. Bring your ATV/OHV (or rent one) to this vast area of Caribou National Forest and BLM land. Take your ride through the striking Caribou Forest. Vibrant green woods in Spring and Summer and earth…

Bike Trails

Mountain Biking and Cycling Trails There are 100’s of miles of mountain bike trails within the public lands of Southeast Idaho! The Portneuf Greenway has miles of scenic bike paths in the heart of Pocatello. We have a Free Interactive Trail Map website! You can zoom into the area you are interested in, click the trail and print the map o…

Birdwatching

Experience Southeast Idaho Birding! Lush green valleys dappled with purple sage, and wetlands nestled into mountain vistas Southeast Idaho captivates travelers of all walks. Bear Lake and Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuges along with Curlew National Grasslands headline the forty five birding sites in Southeast Idaho. Avid birders will want to ex…

Breweries & Nightlife

Southeast Idaho has amazing nightlife with Breweries, Bars, Sports Bars, Pubs and restaurants that serve alcohol. Many have live bands and dancing. Join in the fun with the links below: Pocatello Area Bars Chubbuck Idaho Bars Lava Hot Springs Bars American Falls Bars Blackfoot Idaho Bars Soda Springs Idaho Bars Fish Haven Idaho Bars Preston Idaho…

Byways

Southeast Idaho Byways Hitch Up Your Wagon And Take A History Tour Of Southeast Idaho! Drive along the same route that the early Pioneers traveled and relive the history of the old west. Walk in the ruts created by the wagons on the Oregon Trail. Visit museums displaying the actual artifacts they left behind. Explore the homes and churches they bu…

Casinos

Southeast Idaho Casinos There are three Casinos in Southeast Idaho owned and operated by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe. Their gaming facilities with action fun, high energy excitement and a friendly gaming atmosphere. There are over 800 of the most popular video gaming machines can be found at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel.

Family Activities

Family Fun in Southeast Idaho You don’t have to go far to find family fun in Southeast Idaho! Year round indoor and outdoor family activities will keep your family returning every year. So bring your family to Southeast Idaho for fun activities and recreation and make forever memories! Find your favorite activity below. Lava Hot Springs Phot…

Fishing

Fishing in Southeast Idaho Native Idaho Trout are plentiful in Southeast Idaho! Southeast Idaho is a paradise for fishermen in the winter and summer. Thirty one fishable reservoirs and many streams, creeks, and rivers are located in the 110 mile length and 105 mile breadth of this travel region. Species include Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bro…

Geology and Caves

Southeast Idaho Geology and Caves The three forces of nature that shaped this landscape to become mountains and valleys are the shifting of the land plates to push the mountains up, two major volcanic eruptions and finally the massive Bonneville Flood. Several rivers and streams ad their courses altered by these natural events, but virtually all t…

Golfing

Southeast Idaho Golf Tour You can spend your entire vacation playing golf at a different course each day! We have 12 very different and interesting golf courses. Most locations has parking for RV’s and will make you feel welcome.

Hiking

Southeast Idaho Hiking Trails Hike Southeast Idaho’s beautiful mountain trails. Explore our mountain streams and rivers while hiking hundreds of miles of secluded trails.  With fun trails and beautiful views, a good time is only a trailhead away! For a hike with stunning scenery, plan your next hiking trip in our beautiful forests! We have …

Historic Sites

Southeast Idaho Historic Sites Southeast Idaho is filled with Pioneer Oregon Trail and Railroad Historic sites. Learn about the Oregon-California Trail, Bear River Massacre, Shoshone Bannock Tribe, Malad Valley Heritage, Chesterfield Historic Town and more.

Horseback Riding

Southeast Idaho Horseback Rides Let experienced guides take you on a scenic horseback ride in some of the most beautiful mountains in Southeast Idaho. Horse drawn wagons rides are also a fun family activity! View our Free Interactive Trail Map on ArcGIS! You can zoom into the area you are interested in, click the trail and print the map or use yo…

Hot Springs

Click to watch our Hot Springs of Southeast Idaho video on YouTube Southeast Idaho Hot Springs Forces of nature created Southeast hot springs for us to enjoy, thankfully without the sulfur or chemical odor usually associated with other natural hot springs.   We have seven developed commercial hot springs including Bear Lake Hot Springs, Bear Riv…

Hunting

Southeast Idaho Hunting Game birds are plentiful.  Vast open spaces support a variety of game birds which prefer landing feeding, and dozens of reservoirs, streams and rivers mean water fowl abound.  Especially worthy of note is the population of Canada goose.  Not only do these geese breed in high numbers in the area, the region is located in …

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing in Southeast Idaho! Southeast Idaho is home to 31 reservoirs and lakes which makes it easy to find your next ice fishing hole!  There’s great ice fishing at Bear Lake for the Bonneville Cisco, a species found nowhere else on earth.   Catch limits vary widely in the region and licenses are required.  Short term and season non resid…

Indoor Recreation

Southeast Idaho Indoor Recreation Includes Bowling, Arcades, Roller Skating, Laser Tag, Jump & Trampoline Parks, Axe Throwing, Escape Rooms and Indoor Rock Climbing.

Lakes and Rivers

Southeast Idaho Lakes and Rivers Explore Southeast Idaho’s amazing lakes and rivers! Go fishing, boating, river rafting, swimming and so much more!

Learning

Southeast Idaho Learning Opportunities There is so much to learn about in Southeast Idaho. We have museums, geological sites, Pioneer and Oregon Trail sites, a Butterfly Haven and more. So load up the family and go on a old fashioned field trip!

Museums

Southeast Idaho Museums LEARN SOMETHING NEW!  There are various local museums to delight your family in Southeast Idaho. When the weather isn’t great, or you’re ready for educational entertainment indoors, check out one of our great museums. Many of our museums are open year round and some are open only in the summer. Each one is mark…

Outdoor Recreation

Southeast Idaho Outdoor Recreation Southeast Idaho has wonderful year round outdoor activities including stunning nature, historical activities, mountain trails, water recreation and more. Explore all the wonderful outdoor recreation you can to do below.

Parks

Southeast Idaho City Parks Every Southeast Idaho city has at least one public park.  Many have boweries and picnic areas that can be reserved for your family reunion or group activity.

Pickleball Courts

Discover indoor and outdoor public pickleball courts in Southeast Idaho!  Play Pickleball in Pocatello, Lava Hot Springs, Preston, and more cities.

Race Tracks

Rafting and Kayaking

Kayaking & Rafting in Southeast Idaho Southeast Idaho has great whitewater rafting and kayaking rivers! If you are looking for a great family activity try floating our rivers on an tube!

Rock Climbing

Southeast Idaho Rock Climbing Ross Park and Massacre Rocks are some of the great Rock Climbing areas in Southeast Idaho. Visit  the Mountain Project Website for detailed info. Pocatello is home to the oldest rock-climbing competition in America! Mark your calendars for the Pocatello Pump! This competition has divisions for locals and non-locals. …

Site-Seeing

Site Seeing In Southeast Idaho Country roads take you to Idaho! Take a road trip to see our breathtaking mountains, valleys, lakes and streams. Drive our Scenic and Historic Byways and learn of the first people that beheld the vast untouched country of Southeast Idaho. Bring your camera to take pictures of the memories you make! 

Skiing

Pebble Creek Ski Area Pebble Creek is a vertical playground that attracts Downhill Skiers and Snowboarders of all abilities. Located 20 minutes south of Pocatello in the Caribou Targhee National Forest, Pebble Creek boasts 2200 vertical feet, 1100 skiable acres, 54 runs and terrain for all levels from beginners to those demanding an honest challen…

Snowmobile Trails

Southeast Idaho Snowmobiling An undiscovered snowmobile playground awaits you in Southeast Idaho. This vast area of Caribou National Forest and BLM land offers over 600 miles of groomed trails plus open play areas of powdery virgin snow, and all of the best challenges, excitement, and magnificent scenic winter country you can handle. Easy access t…

Visitor Centers

Water Parks and Swimming Pools

Swimming Pools in Southeast Idaho  Southeast Idaho has Swimming Pools in nearly every city. There are also many lakes and reservoirs you can go swimming in. Lava Hot Springs and Downata Hot Springs are open on most winter weekends.

Water Sports

Southeast Idaho Water Sports Southeast Idaho has  many lakes and reservoirs for swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, boating and sailing. The Bear River and Portneuf River are great for whitewater rafting, Kayaking and tubing. Rent a boat, jet ski SUP-Boards, Wakeboards and water toys in Bear Lake!

Wildlife

Southeast Idaho Wildlife The Southeast Idaho region has vast areas of sagebrush deserts, forests and the water preserves that are teaming with wildlife. We have five designated Wildlife Management Areas included in the list below.  Bring your binoculars and camera and get some exercise looking for Idaho wildlife in it’s natural habitat.

Ziplining

Southeast Idaho Ziplining & Rope Courses Go Ziplining and run Rope Courses in Southeast Idaho! Zipline Adventure and Ropes Course and also has high ropes course, geodesic dome and climbing wall.