Category: Recreation

Tour through a wondrous half-mile of stalactites and stalagmites in the largest limestone cave in Idaho.

47,000 acres of sagebrush and grasses comprise the only National Grassland in the intermountain west that provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife including upland game birds and waterfowl.

The Blackfoot River Canyon is a smaller version of the Snake River Birds of Prey Area and makes for an excellent backcountry scenic drive.

Play right through the ruts left by the wagons on the Oregon Trail! The nine hole, 36 par golf course is open to the public. Golf equipment is available for rent at the clubhouse.

Montpelier Idaho trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map.

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. It was completed in the early 1900's and was an engineering masterpiece for it's time. The Last Chance Canal Company was started with 64 original…

Snowmobile trails near Lava Hot Springs often feature spectacular views of Mt. Bonneville and the Portneuf River area near the town.

Pocatello's Newest Craft Brewery located in the heart of the Iron Triangle district. Grab a pint of Wee Bonnie Scotch Ale at the pub and snag a Dandy Can for your next adventure. Small Batch Series, Fruit Beers and more.

Bird Watching area with Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans, marine birds, upland birds, song birds, birds of prey, shore birds, marsh birds and water fowl. Visit any season.

Enjoy an evening horse drawn wagon ride adventure and a great western BBQ dinner while enjoying live western music. Snow-shoe rentals and XC-skiing with developed and marked trails with a warming hut.

Trail head near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map.

Willow Bay Resort has an RV Park Campground and Willow Bay Marina. Beautiful scenery, city park, walking path, and a large lake well-stocked with fish. Newly renovated RV hook-ups. Weekly and monthly rates available. Small store for drinks, snacks, and worms. Visit Willow Bay Café.

Fort Hall Replica and Commemorative Trading Post & Pocatello Junction, A Frontier Town Replica The Fort Hall Replica and Commemorative Trading Post is a replica of the historic facility that served pioneer travelers along the Oregon Trail. Enter the massive wooden gates and wander through the Company Hall, Frontier Room,…

The 40-acre sportsmen’s access site for fishing, and features outdoor and indoor archery courses. 10-mile trail connects with Jensen’s Grove.

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.

The Bear River Heritage Area straddles the Idaho-Utah border where the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains meet. Come and experience its unique and varied cultural heritage. www.bearriverheritage.com

A great spot for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and swimming.

There is a two mile paved walking path surrounding Jensen Lake, with 55 acres of water for many summer activities, including swimming, boating, and jet skiing.

Working cattle ranch near Lava Hot Springs offering fishing, trail rides and historic tours of the area.

Geronimo's! Trampoline Park offers fun for the entire family. The park offers 11,000 square feet of jumping surfaces, includes 4,000 square feet of an open jump area, 3 lanes of trick-style trampolines into an airbag, Jr. Jumper's Zone, 2 dodge ball courts and 2 basketball slam dunk lanes. Slam Dunk…

Hike or bike up the main trail to the ruins of the old molydbenun mine or hike to the “L” on the side of the mountain. The whole way offers stunning views of Lava and the river.

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 swimming pool, a well driller set free the natural geyser at a depth of 317 feet. It is located on Pyramid Spring, a travertine mound described by Fremont in his 1840s expeditions, along with other area springs.

>Family Fishing Pond stocked with rainbow trout ranging in size from 10-inch catchables to lunkers weighing almost six pounds.

The January 29, 1863 Bear River Massacre of 250 or more Native Americans, by Colonel Patrick Connor and his troops, occurred here. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The battle became one of the worst disasters for Native Americans in the west.

Octagon Spring was a popular gathering place for local residents and for visitors to the famous Idanha Hotel,built in 1887,which was just across the street to the south of the spring.

The Olympic Swimming Complex is the only facility of it's kind in the Intermountain West. Two heated swimming pools cover nearly one-third acre of swimming space. The free-form Olympic size pool has 50 meter racing lanes and a dizzying 10 meter diving tower overlooking 17 feet of clear, warm water….

Scout Mountain near Pocatello provides nature trails and campsites for snowmobiling, ATVs, hiking, biking and horseback riding. View our ArcGis interactive map.

Twin Lakes is one of the most popular recreation sites in southeast Idaho located approximately 15 miles northwest of Preston. It has excellent bass and trout fishing. Camping and RV parking. Group camping sites available. Open April thru September. 57 paid campsites are available. There is no water or electricity….

Day Mountain Ranch Resort offers beautifully appointed luxury cabins, horse back riding, hiking, gun range, event pavilion and just pure fun!  The ranch has over 2,300 acres to enjoy with trails, wildlife and scenery to enjoy. Perfect for Family Reunions, Weddings and Corporate Retreats.

Open summer only. The museum features exhibits detailing the history and development of Power County. Visitors take a trip back to the era of the moving of the town to make way for the American Falls Dam. We have pamphlets available with the list of National Historic Place

Open 3rd Saturday each month. There is the Museum with historical information about the Union Pacific Railroad operation in Pocatello. Including items from Railroading on display. There is a Geo Tracks Table for the very little young.

This place of worship is recognized as one of the true pioneer landmarks of the West and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1889, this Romanesque Mormon tabernacle was constructed of red sandstone that had to be transported by wagon or sled from a quarry 18 miles away.

Arthur Kelly Park is the largest park in Soda Springs. It hosts the annual mud bog race and the 4th of July Fireworks display. The park has a pavilion with picnic tables, an 18 hole disc Golf Course, softball fields, tennis courts, two youth fishing ponds, playground and several kilometres…

This popular recreation area near Pocatello offers a variety of motorized, mechanized, and non-motorized trail opportunities managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Chinese Peak/Blackrock Trail system has approximately 40 miles of designated routes. The trail system provides opportunities for off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking….

Stop in at this visitor center after entering Idaho from Utah to discover all there is to see and do in Idaho.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

Warm up at Bear Lake Hot Springs. The hot springs has steamy water flowing through the two outdoor shallow soaking pools. Epic Rentals runs the hot springs. Winter:  Private Party Only: Reservations can be made ahead of time to book both pools. Due to the building not being winterized there is…

Shooting Gallery Arcade, Theatre, Eye candy tattoos, Lava Escape Room and restaurant.

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…

Fish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

Stop in at the visitor center in Garden City, along the shore of Bear Lake, to discover all of the attractions and outdoor recreation in the area for Idaho and Utah.

Features a covered picnic area, other picnic sites, and a boat ramp for fishing and boating. Birdwatchers can view pelicans, sea gulls, hawks, geese, and ducks.

Park in the small gravel pull-out on US 91 which provides a good view. View the tundra Swan during their Spring (March) and Fall (November) migration. Sora, Virginia Rail, and Marsh Wren nest in the wetland. Find species and driving directions on the website below.

Challenging 18 hole semi-private golf course with great scenery. It is open to the public everyday of the week.

The 18-hole course at the Riverside Golf Course features 6,357 yards of golf from the longest tees. Par 72. Beautiful lava rock scenery.

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.

Pocatello City Parks and Recreation Community Center has an great rock climbing wall open only from Thanksgiving to Spring Break.

Gull Island supports one of the largest nesting colonies in Idaho for the American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, and California Gull. Great Blue Heron, Black-crowned Night-Heron, and Snowy Egret rookery can be found here as well. The reservoir is also used by waterfowl, waterbirds, and shorebirds during the summer. See…

This district is architecturally and historically significant and is one of the regions most diverse and well-preserved urban street scapes. A variety of architectural styles are represented in the district, including Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, Sullivanesque and Art Deco, as well as many adaptations of early 20th-century commercial styles with classical…

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex (RPAC) is more than just a swimming pool! It has a 25 yard swimming pool, a zero depth kids pool, lazy river, activity pool with huge water play elements and water slide.

Bald Eagle and Trumpeter Swan are frequently seen in early spring and late fall. Several pairs of Sandhill Crane can be seen in the spring, along with shorebirds such as Willet, Long-billed Curlew, Sora, Wilson’s Snipe, Spotted Sandpiper, and Killdeer. Forest areas provide habitat for Great Gray Owl and Grouse….

Feel the thrill at Lava’s newest zipline adventure, riding through the scenic canyon on steel cables.

Sheep Rock was the location of the first split of the Oregon-California Trail. The Bidwell-Bartleson Party and the Hudspeth Cutoff diverged from the main trail here. Oregon Trail Public Park and Marina – This park, on the shore of Alexander Reservoir, features a marina, picnic area and playground, and a remnant of the Oregon Trail.

Corrigan Park or City Park as it is commonly referred to is located in downtown Soda springs right alongside Highway 30. At 11 1/2 acres it is the city's second largest park. Historical trains on site. Look for the Byway historic maps on the south end of the park. It…

Reservoir near Malad Idaho with a variety of fish including rainbow trout, largemouth bass and cutthroat trout.

In 1878, Ben Waldron lost his leg in a threshing accident. The leg was buried on the east side of the cemetery and was given a headstone with a leg carved on it, along with the initials “B.W.” and the date. Ben himself did not die until 1914, and he was buried on the west side of the cemetery, far from his lost leg

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.

Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map on the Idaho Trail Website.

Celebrate Welsh Culture and History in Samaria Idaho. Malad Valley Heritage Square is a wonderful collection of Pioneer era cabins, an old fashioned Ice Cream store, covered wagons and farm machinery. It includes the Osmond Family Homestead. Visit their Facebook page for news and events. View a poster of Malad Valley…

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 buildings from the days of Mormon Church sponsored education. It was moved from Preston High School to it's current location in 2004.

Full service, non-smoking historical 18 room hotel, next to the Portneuf River in downtown Lava Hot Springs. 24 hr staff, restaurant and lounge, meeting space, wifi and hot springs with massage therapy.

Massacre Rocks State Park is one of the Historical Areas operated by the State of Idaho to remind visitors of the march of history through the state.  Ten miles west of American Falls on I-86, take exit 28 and follow the signs.  The park has stories to tell which date…

This Forest Service developed site near Pocatello includes trails and an amphitheater. Over 100 bird species have been documented in the area. Commonly seen mammals include the least chipmunk, red squirrel, white-tailed jackrabbit and raccoons.

Large colonies of nesting Snowy and Cattle Egrets, White-faced Ibis and Franklin’s Gull can be found here. Several heron, egret, and tern species, Northern Harrier and Long-billed Curlew also nest at this site. Large numbers of waterfowl and shorebirds including breeding American Avocet and Black-necked Stilt. In the fall, this…

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.

Condie Reservoir has been managed for trophy large mouth bass since 1990. Bluegills and yellow perch are also present.

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 time the pass was at the shoreline of Pleistocene Lake Bonneville, 300 feet higher. Lava flows in the vicinity of Pocatello diverted the Bear River through Lake Thatcher into Lake Bonneville.

Bring your kayak, raft or rent a tube and float the wild Portneuf River as it passes through the town of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho! Life jackets and water shoes are recommended.

9 hole mountain course located above beautiful Bear Lake. Rental clubs, carts, pull carts and a fully stocked pro-shop.

Pebble Creek Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Lava Hot Springs Idaho. View our ArcGIS Map of the Pebble Creek Trail

Daniels Reservoir, 375-acres on the Little Malad River, is about 15 miles northwest of Malad City on West Daniels Road (also known to locals as Little Malad River Road). The fishery is for rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Enjoy wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, horseback riding, Cross Country skiing, and hunting in this area reserved for big game and upland bird habitat.

Beautiful off-grid intentional community with solar power, composting toilets and organic food. Maple Grove features 3 large soaking tubs and 1 large therapy pool along with a variety of other amenities. The water is free flowing, sulfur free and odorless with temperatures ranging from 95-112. There are campsites, yurts, tents…

This beautiful gem of the byway could be easily passed or overlooked if travelers aren't already aware of it. 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 time. The Bear River formed…

Grace Fish Hatchery was built in 1946 and is operated by Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The facility raises rainbow trout, Bonneville cutthroat trout and lake trout. Funding for Bonneville cutthroat trout production is provided by PacifiCorp.

Grace Idaho Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

Olive Osmond, born Olive May Davis, who died in 2004, was born in the cabin in 1925. Olive Osmond was the mother of Marie and Donny Osmond and the Osmond Brothers. The cabin was rebuilt Luke Waldron.

Trail Canyon near Soda Springs has more than 250 square miles of trails on forest service land through scenic forested mountains and onto powdery valley floors.

Trails in the City Creek Management Area cover all possible ability levels. Bikers ride from march to November. Runners and hikers hit the trails year round. Beginners can cruise rim trail, bench and bail for a warm up to the terrain. 52 miles of single track and 3 motorized routes across…

Open year round. The Idaho Potato Museum celebrates the humble spud and its contribution to humanity. Located in Blackfoot, Idaho, the Potato Capitol of the World, the Idaho Potato Museum explores the history, cultivation and harvesting of potatoes. Displays showcase unique artifacts including the World's Largest Potato Crisp, as noted…

The 18-hole course at the Highland Golf Course facility in Pocatello, Idaho features 6,512 yards of golf from the longest tees. Par 72. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience.

Oneida Narrows is a beautiful reservoir for fishing, boating and family fun fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Float the Bear River on float tubes or rafts.  There are two public lands campgrounds in the area: Maple Grove Campground and Redpoint Campground. They require an overnight camping fee….

Escape Rooms/Puzzle Room. Find your way through the laser maze, or select one of our interactive puzzles at Puzzle Me. Full Xbox arcade with top of the line gaming chairs. The center court has an arcade, billiards, interactive floors, and a carnival game center at the Pine Ridge Mall.

Weston Canyon Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.

PVB is a fully operational brewpub offering great food and fantastic beer. PVB serves wine and a range of PVB brew (8 mainstays and 2 rotating seasonals) by the glass as well as handcrafted root beer.

Over 300,000 emigrants used the Oregon-California Trail between 1840 and 1869. Three ruts are visible at the bottom of the hill, indicating that the wagons and oxen spread out to reduce the dust.

A large outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs fed by natural hot water, including a therapeutic jetted tub. A waterslide and children’s pool make this a good family outing. A gaming room and snack bar compliment the changing and locker rooms. The resort has eight hotel rooms with hot tubs…

Snowmobile & ATV trails course across hundreds of miles of wide open space as they lead travelers through this snowy valley or onto groomed trails along mountain ridges and rolling hills.

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 and Stockman's Reunion began here in 1918.

Each of the five outdoor hot pools have constant flowing hot mineral water. They vary in temperature from 44 degrees (our cold plunge) to 112 degrees, with a 20' x 80' therapy pool.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

At 56,000 acres, this is the largest reservoir on the Snake River with abundant boating and fishing.

The Bear River in Southeast Idaho is a great place for Whitewater recreation for Kayaking and River Rafting! The Black Canyon below the Grace dam and the Oneida Narrows below the Oneida dam provide opportunities for whitewater recreation, depending on the time of year and the availability of water. Pacific…

Arcade, Play Palace Soft-Play Area that include tree houses, slides, tramps, and more. Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Mini Bowling and Parties! Homemade pizza, subs, broasted chicken, burgers and salads at the Galactic Grill.

A vertical playground that attracts skiers of all abilities with 2,200 vertical feet, 1,100 skiable acres, 54 runs, terrain parks, glades and virtually non-existent lift lines.

Eight Mile Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

Fishing Reservoir located in Franklin County is 151.7 acres. Stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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…

9 holes and driving range with RV Park. Located in the secluded, beautiful Gem Valley of Southeast Idaho. The course was carved out of natural lava flows and is surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land.

City swimming pool with waterslide.

The northeastern corner of American Falls Reservoir is called "The “Bottoms”. View Cattle Egret, waterfowl, and shorebirds including Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, Northern Pintail Snow Goose, Marbled Godwit and yellowlegs. Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. Find details on the website below.

Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Malad Idaho.

Sulphur Springs was noted in numerous early explorer and emigrant diaries. The cold water and bare ground continues to emit sulphur smelling gas in a bubbling "plip-plop" manner reminiscent of hot pots in Yellowstone Park.

McTucker Ponds near Fort Hall is a cluster of 8 ponds surrounded by willows and a few large cottonwood trees located near Springfield. There are many places for kids to fish from docks or the bank.

Open year round. Visitors will discover dinosaurs, ice-age mammals, how to live off the land, and more. They can also experience science hands-on in the Discovery Room! See fossils of animals that used to live right here in Idaho, including whorl tooth sharks and dinosaurs! Children will get excited about…

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,…

Part of Massacre Rocks State Park, was an emigrant campground where travelers inscribed their names on basalt boulders. As travelers on the Oregon Trail paused at Register Rock, they succumbed to the all too human desire to leave word of their passage.  They inscribed their names and often the date…

Also known as Portneuf Wildlife Management Area. Golden Eagles, Northern Harriers, Red-tailed Hawks and Great-horned Owls, Swainson’s and Rough-legged Hawks, Turkey, Gray Partridge and Ring-necked Pheasants, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, MacGillivray’s Warble and many more birds can be seen here. See full details on website below.

Summer only. This small log and wood frame building over 125 years old, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In Georgetown’s early settlement, it functioned as a local chapel, schoolhouse and general meeting hall. For many years it was a focal point for the female society of…

Steep basalt rock walls range from 30' to 200' in height. The rock is high quality basalt. It is steep with overhangs, edges, pockets and cracks that make for great varied sport climbing. Watch the fun video Rock Climbing at Massacre Rocks Video by Murphy Travels.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, Cross Country skiing, ATV riding and mountain biking.

The Caribou National Forest was created in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Recently the administration was merged with the Targhee National Forest. Combined, the two forests now cover more than 2.8 million acres in southeastern and eastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and Wyoming. View our ArcGis interactive trail…

Beautiful 9 hole golf course overlooking the American Falls Reservoir. Easy to walk but carts are available at the clubhouse. Open daily during the spring, summer, and fall months.

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

Let experienced guides, horses & mules take you on a scenic ride in some of the most beautiful mountains in Southeast Idaho. Friendly wranglers and well-trained horses are ready to take you on a horse riding adventure near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho!

Reservoir north of Preston Idaho. Rainbow trout, perch, bluegill, crappie and large mouth bass. 

This sparkling turquoise lake spanning the Idaho-Utah border offers swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing.

North Canyon trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. Type 'North Canyon' into the search box.

Free, clear sparkling soda water still is available in a beautiful Soda Springs city park located two miles north from the center of town. A prime attraction for more than 160 years, soda water from these springs was known nationally after rail service reached this resort area in 1882. W.H….

Several Cross Country trails are available near Pocatello for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

The Upper Portneuf River stretches from Lava Hot Springs to Chesterfield Reservoir along Blazer Highway. There are several Sportsman's Accesses along the road to avoid crossing private land. Park near Whiskey Mikes to view the area there. American Coot and Mallard can be seen near Chesterfield Reservoir during fall migration….

Fish Ponds, Horseshoe Pits, Basketball, Volleyball A wonderful and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your time away from home.

Green Canyon Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

Open year round. The theme, purpose, and value of the museum is to sell the public on the value of clean. Cleaning efforts over the centuries will be chronicled through displays, demonstrations, and even dramatized in a cleaning melodrama. Items dating back more than 2000 years, along with an amazing…

Historic hotel with remodeled rooms and private hot springs tubs. Walk to Lava's world famous Hot Pools in two minutes. Located just 20 yards from the entrance to Idaho's World Famous Hot Pools in the center of downtown Lava Hot Springs.

Open in the summer only. CHESTERFIELD is an early Mormon settlement 11 miles north of Bancroft, Idaho.  Founded in 1881, it is now unoccupied, but history buffs won’t let it go away.  They formed a foundation to refurbish and maintain 27 original structures now on the National Historic Register.  Many…

This cabin, one of the first built on the Nine Mile Creek in Marsh Valley, was erected by William Jason and Cyrus Coffin before 1866. Later it was purchased by Abigail Coffin, who with her sons, Nathan, Cyrus, and William were among the first settlers. They used the cabin for the first school and store.

Cliffs for a wide range of skill level are found at Pocatello's Ross Park climbing area. Right off the main road, Ross Park's Sunny Side and Shady Side climbing and bouldering areas provide an excellent location for early morning, afternoon, or evening climbing. Sunny Side has short, bolted trad climbs…

10 lane vintage bowling alley with an arcade and pizza restaurant. Bowling Leagues, Parties and Glow bowling at night.

Fun 8 lane bowling alley in Malad Idaho.

Swimmers will enjoy two-mile-long North Beach on the north end of the lake. The gradual slope of the lake bottom provides an enormous swimming area. Ramps are available for boaters and water skiers who want to enjoy the water, too.

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.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

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.

Outdoor Pool with Natural Hot Spring Water, Massage Studio, State Hot Springs nearby. Motel and vacation rentals available. Conference center for meetings, retreats and reunions. eLAVAtion Spa is located inside The Lava Hotel and Spa. Therapeutic massage, couples massage, hot stone, scalp massage, facelift massage, reflexology. Their specialty at our spa is…

Fishing and a small playground for young children to play. Amenities include: Cafe, dump station, handicapp access, lp gas, pets ok, laundry mat, shower, houses for men women seperate. Welcoming reunion, church camps, work groups, etc. 50 Boat Slips.

View Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, View Horned Lark, Mourning Dove, Vesper, Dusky Flycatcher, Brewer’s, and Lark Sparrows, Western Meadowlark, Brewer’s Blackbird, Juniper Titmouse, Mountain Bluebird, Green-tailed Towhee, Virginia’s and MacGillivray’s Warblers, Lazuli Bunting and many more. Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. See the full route map and details on the…

A Shoshone Indian Chief who gained national notoriety during the struggle between white emigrants and Native Americans. When he died in 1884, he was buried in a deep spring in Idaho along with his clothing, guns, knives and hunting equipment. The city of Pocatello is named in his honor and erected his statue at the Pocatello Visitor's Center.

Find easy access to one of four trailheads on the Caribou Loop in southeastern Idaho or western Wyoming. Explore 200 scenic miles of trail on the Caribou Loop Trail and terrain for all types of riders.. View the Caribou Loop Trail ArcGIS interactive map.

In 1989, 160-acres surrounding Formation Springs was turned into a preserve established by the Nature Conservancy to protect the crystal clear pools and unique wetland complex.  The water feeding these terraced pools is very high in travertine (calcium carbonate), which has created a unique geology for the area, the most impressive…

Open year round. Step into the past with a visit to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum. This museum is dedicated to those kind and generous people in our community who see a real need to tell our story from our point of view. With old photographs, displays and exhibits you will…

RV parking with hookups are available for 16 vehicles and 10 more without hookups. Tent sites are available throughout the park and there is a RV dump station.

24 high quality lanes with easy automatic scoring for family, friends, and league bowling. Join a league, have a party, or just bowl for fun. Restaurant and Lounge.

Fishing reservoir located about 3 miles north of Preston.

Open summer only. The oldest continually settled town in Idaho, Franklin was founded in 1860 by Mormon pioneers. Several original buildings stand in the historic district: the Relic Hall, the old ZCMI store, the Hatch House, and others. The Old Yellowstone Route is just outside of Franklin where stagecoaches full…

2 bedroom cabin on a beautiful 1,000 acre working elk ranch nestled along the Wasatch Mountain Range near Soda Springs in southeastern Idaho. Sleeps 7.  Guided Elk and Buffalo hunting. Fly fishing on our private river access to the Bear River. Kayaking and rafting. Places to snow machine, mountain bike, ski, hike, and…

Family sports park in Pocatello. There is a 7-acre lake with a swimming beach with fishing access. There is mountain bike park and a large children's playground. It has multi-use sports fields, basketball courts and a sand volleyball pit.

Chesterfield Reservoir is a popular spot for weekend public-lands-campground and fishing trips. One boat ramp is available.

Gutzon Borglum was a prolific American sculptor best know for his presidents' sculptures on Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. Borglum was born in St. Charles, Idaho in 1867.

A remote bird watching area in a mountain marsh surrounded by sagebrush, grassland, forest, and aspen trees. Nesting area for Canada Goose and dabbling ducks. See Raptors, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Shorebirds, Waterfowl and Waterbirds.

Provides some of the best trout fishing in this region. This typical southeast Idaho reservoir is stocked heavily with catchable-size rainbow trout. Most anglers fish from boats or on the bank around the dam. 7 mi. N. of Malad City with a concrete boat launch and a developed campground.

Cub River snowmobile trails sport over 350 miles of groomed trails to get you into the greatest high country snow this side of winter. Thousands of acres of great snowmobiling include Cub River Canyon, Paris Meadows, Midnight Mountain, Green Basin. View our ArcGIS interactive trail map.

Glendale Reservoir near Preston is best suited for anglers and has the highest bass catch rates in the region.  All bass under 16 inches must be released. Also present are bluegill and rainbow trout.

China Hat and China Cap are rhyolite domes that formed around older volcano lava flows. There are many faults located in the area which have had a part in forming these land forms as well as multiple "grabens". This is also a great Bird Watching area. The best bird viewing…

Open summer only. The Bingham County Historical Museum is located in the John Brown Mansion. It was built in 1905, and served as home to the Brown Family before being deeded to the Stewart Hoover American Legion Post to serve as the legion hall until it was deeded to the…

Rainbow trout fishery near Malad City. On the northern edge of Malad City. Fish & Game stocks the reservoir with catchable-size rainbow trout.

Wetlands and ponds near the American Falls Reservoir are used by over 100 species of birds including wintering and migrating Trumpeter Swan. Waterfowl and migrating shorebirds and breeding marshbirds are present year-round. View Short-eared Owl, American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Bohemian Waxwing. See the full route and list of birds…

Open year round. Both permanent and rotating exhibits about the history of the Lava Hot Springs area and development of the surrounding rural communities of Arimo, Inkom, Downey, McCammon, Virginia and Swan Lake.

This Building was built in 1914 by R.B. Davis and used as a Drug Store for many years. Miles Slater was the pharmacist. The original pressed-tin ceiling and the original safe are still in good condition and are interesting features of the Oneida Pioneer Museum.

Bouncy houses and slides, Gravity Zone, AnimaLand, obstacle courses, climbing areas, castles, play houses, games, snacks, and party rooms. Parent's corner. Located at Pine Ridge Mall. Fun place to take a family.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

Pocatello Speedway is a 1/4 mile slightly-banked paved oval located next to the Pocatello Regional Airport west of Pocatello.

This location along US 30 provides a spectacular view of the Bear River. Sherman Peak, at an elevation of 9,682 feet, can be seen in the distance. The 300-mile river is one of the most circuitous in the United States.

12 lanes of retro style, hard wood lanes. Featured in the cult classic film, "Napoleon Dynamite" movie. Birthday parties and business meetings. The Island Bowl restaurant serves Hawaiian cuisine.

The campground is next to to Stone Reservoir in the Curlew National Grassland. Open year-round with a one large group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. Picnic shelter, grills, campfire rings, drinking water.

This casino on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation offers high stakes bingo, over 900 electronic gaming machines, dining and an RV Park. Nearby are gift shops, Trading Post Gas Station Truck Stop, grocery store and the Shoshone Bannock Tribal Museum.

The Blackfoot River offers good whitewater boating and wildlife viewing opportunities. A backcountry drive meanders along the rim of the gorge and offers views into the canyon and river below.

Visitors can see the life cycle of rainbow trout from eggs to 12-inch long young fish and enjoy a 2-mile nature trail near this hatchery.

Bear Lake State Park is located in a high mountain valley in the extreme southeast corner of Idaho. At 5,900 feet elevation, the park offers a wide variety of both summer and winter recreation opportunities. Bear Lake itself is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide with half of the…

Snake River at Blackfoot Bird Watching area is between the South Blackfoot Dam to Tilden Bridge Boat Ramp. There are Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds and Waterfowl. No website or contact information available.

This is the site of the oldest drug store in Idaho, complete with an old fashioned soda fountain.

View Western Kingbird, Yellow-breasted Chat, Gray Catbird, Black-headed Grosbeak, White-throated Swift, Prairie and Peregrine Falcons, Flammulated, Northern Saw-whet, and Western Screech-Owls. Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. Get full details at the website listed below.

Visit Idaho’s largest butterfly house where you can enjoy the beauty of many different species of butterflies, plants and birds. Showcasing many different species found here in Idaho.  Walk through the indoor botanical garden and watch the butterflies flutter around you.

The first department store in Idaho, the Evans Co-op, which was part of the Mormon cooperative movement, ZCMI, of the 1860s, in which local production and purchasing was encouraged through cooperatives. The co-op is now a True Value Hardware Store, carrying house wares and appliances, sporting goods and hardware.

The hills and mountains around Pocatello Idaho are covered with mountain bike trails. Terrain ranges from mild jeep roads to technical single tracks for abilities of all levels. Trails include Trail Creek & Howard Mountain Area, City Creek, Kinport Mountain, and Cusick Creek, Slate Mountain, Valve House, Corral Creek, Porcelain…

The Bannock Peak Casino features over 60 gaming machines. It is owned and operated by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe. It is located next to the Bannock Peak Truck Stop along Interstate 86 at exit 52 in Arbon Valley just West of Pocatello, Idaho.

The site is a 7 mile segment of "The Lander Cut-off of the Oregon Trail", the first road commissioned by Congress with funding for location and construction. F.W. Lander supervised the project.

This site offers wildlife viewing, fishing, and (further up the river) kayaking and canoeing.

Pocatello area trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download our Pocatello – Mink Creek Snowmobile and Nordic Skiing Map  or order our Printed Snowmobile Maps.

The Bannock County grooming program maintains 250 miles of snowmobile trails including the Inman/Pebble/Toponce area and the Scout Mountain-Mink Creek area. A warming shelter and parking is available in each area.

The De Smet Monument in Soda Springs, Idaho is comprised of a bronze bust of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet and four interpretive signs briefly describing the history and exploits of De Smet, a frontier missionary, peacemaker, world traveler and author.

This preserve north of Soda Springs provides habitat for migrating waterfowl such as Sandhill cranes, Franklin's gulls, geese, ducks and hawks.

Diamond Creek Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake Idaho.

You don’t have to be a lumberjack to enjoy playing like one! Unleash your inner lumberjack with some axe throwing games! Heber Hatchets is a unique and exciting entertainment option perfect for date night, corporate events, parties, and families.

PMXP is a motocross track in Bannock County located in Pocatello, Idaho near the Pocatello airport. It is a well groomed, professional race track, including a freestyle jump section and a small motocross track for beginners. Refreshment area which sells food and drinks during the events.

The Springfield Bird Haven has hundreds of shorebirds and waterfowl including Black-necked Stilt, American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher,  yellowlegs, Osprey, Caspian Tern, Marsh Wren and Virginia Rail. See a full list and more details at the website listed below.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake Idaho. Download our Northern Bear Lake – Preston Snowmobile Map or order our Printed Snowmobile Maps.

Open year round. The Bannock County Historical Museum houses exhibits, objects, and records relating to Bannock County and Pocatello's history. Exhibit themes include railroad history, early medical practices, general store, the military, Victorian era parlor and  Shoshone-Bannock Indian artifacts. It sits adjacent to the Fort Hall Replica and the zoo in…

Pioneer Handcart Adventure for groups. Put on a bonnet or hat of the times and pull handcarts to 20 campsites where you learn interesting pioneer history and reenact actual pioneer experiences. For example: scrubbing clothing on a wash board, using body language to negotiate with Native Americans for buffalo jerky,…

The 9-hole golf course in Aberdeen, Idaho features 2,768 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 34.8 and it has a slope rating of 123.

Built in 1892 by Isaac Evans, the Blue Goose was originally a furniture store and Post Office. Clarence Hughes runs this charming store, which was moved to the town park in Samaria to keep it from being torn down. He sells local crafts, cookbooks, candy and sodas, and has video rentals.

Downey area trailhead for snowmobiling and ATV riding. Download a printable PDF of the Downey Area Snowmobile and ATV Trail Map. View our ArcGis Interactive Map.

Skating, laser tag, arcade games, food and Escape Rooms! Perfect family night out! Arcade and a redemption counter with tons of prizes. Birthday parties. Snack bar with pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and other snack items.

Jesse Cariboo" Jack Fairchild discovered gold high on this mountain in 1870 and a mining rush from Utah followed. Millions of dollars worth of gold were mined before it ran out."

The Portneuf Greenway features miles of paved beautiful walking and biking trails. They run along the Portneuf River, inside Ross Park and on the ISU campus. Most of our trails are ADA accessible. View our ArcGis interactive trail map.

18 hole championship golf course designed by George Von Elm, 1926 US amateur champ.

This Cross Country ski trail follows the snowbound Bailey Creek Rd onto Forest Service lands. The first part of the trip is suitable for beginners with intermediate difficulty thereafter.

Paris Canyon trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. View our ArcGIS interactive printable map. Type 'Paris Canyon' into the search box.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Soda Springs Idaho. See our interactive ArcGIS map.  Request a printed map. Download and print a map.

Fishing: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout. Birding: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. Open year-round.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking between Grace and Pocatello. View our ArcGis interactive map. Request a printed map. Download and print a map.

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.

9-hole golf course located in Shelley, Idaho.

Sage Hill Travel Center and Casino features 100 gaming machines, the Bohogoi Café, Convenience Store and Gas Station. Located off I-15 exit 89 South of Blackfoot.

Hot Springs swimming pool. Public-lands-campground with 30 and 50 amp full hook ups available. Bird watching and wildlife.

Black Pines is the only place in Idaho to view Scott's Oriole. Accessible in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Birds include Raptors and Songbirds. Scott's Oriole photo from WeekendBirding.com

10 campsites. Boat ramp/docks, camp sites, shelters, picnic tables, 2 vault toilets, 2 parking lots. No fees

Beautiful privately owned 9 hole public golf course. Each hole has a unique personality showcasing the beautiful topography and colors of the Dempsey Creek Valley. It is located just 1 mile south of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho.

Located in Ross Park, this zoo showcases native animals of the Rocky Mountain region in a natural setting.

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 activity on the Snake River Plains. It was important to early settlers and native Americans for food storage. 

The East Mink Creek Cross Country Center has extremely high quality trails that had a major renovation in 2012. The core trails were widened and smoothed with a road grader.  it hosts approximately 20k of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding…

Sandhill Crane, Canada Goose, and a variety of dabbling ducks can be seen at Diamond Creek during the breeding season and early fall. Scenic mountain creeks bordered by aspen trees and surrounded by forest. View Raptors, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Shorebirds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. See website below for all details.

Take a 1-hour trail ride near Bear Lake in the Cache National Forest. You will cross small creeks, take the horses over bridges, view the “Caribbean of the Rockies,” and so much more! Montana is a highly experienced trail guide that will take extra measures to keeping your family, friends,…