Category: Recreation

Each of the five outdoor hot pools have constant flowing hot mineral water whick vary in temperature from 104 degrees to 112 degrees. In addition to our hot pools we have a 20' x 80' Therapy Pool temperature which is 4 feet deep.

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. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho…

Fishing reservoir located about 3 miles north of Preston.

UTV Rentals located below Pebble Creek Ski Area surrounded by beautiful mountain trails to ride. Centrally located between Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.

Working cattle ranch near Lava Hot Springs offering fishing, trail rides and historic tours of the area. You may experience a calf or foal being born, trail cattle to and from summer range, check Pureblood Saler cattle daily and help with the daily chores at the barn.

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.

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

Have fun fishing, camping, hiking, water sports and nearby off-road ATV trails. Campground provides full hookups, sewer, laundry and showers, camp store and café. Their are areas for dry camping for large groups. Pet friendly. Boat Slips available.

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.

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. Our healing hot mineral springs water is free of sulfur odor, continuous flow, making them chemical free. Relax…

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 during the summer. Allinger Community Theatre…

The Port features big name concerts performing country, pop, rap and rock music. It is the largest amphitheater in Idaho and seats up to 11,000. It is located in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello, Idaho.

Beautiful 9 hole golf course overlooking the American Falls Reservoir. It is a short challenging course that is easy to walk but carts are available at the clubhouse. Open daily during the spring, summer, and fall months. The golf course clubhouse offers club rentals, golfing accessories, concessions and a lounge.

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 has been used as a bank, a True Value Hardware Store, and others. Visit the Idaho History…

Ferry Butte Road Boat Ramp Bird Watching area is between the South Blackfoot Dam to Tilden Bridge Boat Ramp. There are Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds and Waterfowl. Learn more on E-Bird View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho Brochure

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…

Eight Mile Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with GROOMING information! 

Snowmobile 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. This winter area, located on the Idaho-Utah border is easily accessible from Interstate 15 with services available in Malad. Summer offers…

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

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.

The MEC is a full service venue for large events in Southeast Idaho. It is a popular option for Trade Shows, Conferences, Company Meetings, Court Events, Tournaments, Weddings, Parties and Banquets. Indoor Pickleball Courts are available for daily play and tournaments. Reservations available.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking near Soda Springs Idaho. See our interactive ArcGIS map.  Download and print a map. Soda Springs Trail info on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Website Trail Canyon Nordic Trail View our interactive ArcGIS Ski Trail Map. US Forest Service XC…

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

Johnson Reservoir is located about 3 miles north of Preston offers good fishing. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Muskie.  Find fishing and boat rules on the Idaho Fish & Game website. Boat ramp, dock, vault toilet. Requires paid boat inspection for Quagga mussels. Watercraft only used…

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,…

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!

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

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

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.

North Canyon trail head near Montpelier Idaho is great for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. Type 'North Canyon' into the search box.

Georgetown area trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Download a printable trail map.

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…

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

Sandhill Crane, Canada Goose, and a variety of dabbling ducks can be seen at Diamond Creek during the breeding season and early fall. The Soda Springs area scenic mountain creeks are bordered by aspen trees and surrounded by forest. View Raptors, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Shorebirds, Waterbirds, and Waterfowl. View the…

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.

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.

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.

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…

The museum displays local history artifacts and is located directly across the street from the historic Paris Tabernacle.

Previously called 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 no…

Crow Creek trail head near Montpelier Idaho offers snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information! 

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 and thousands of miles of trails in southeastern and eastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and…

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

Bear Lake Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bloomington Canyon information

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.

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.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking between Lava Hot Springs and Pocatello. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download and print a map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information! 

Lava Hot Springs' Eruption Brewery & Bistro serves great Craft Beers and Wood Fired Oven Pizza. Great restaurant and nightlife located in the center of downtown Lava Hot Springs.  Visit their Facebook page!

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. Visit Idaho Fish and Game for fishing rules and information. Camping and RV parking. Group camping sites available. Open April thru September. 57…

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,…

Beautiful Bear Lake Valley has a network of over 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. Montpelier, Bloomington, Fish Haven and St. Charles have great trails. The St. Charles-Fish Haven Loop is…

Weston Canyon Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. Connects to trails leading to Malad. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.

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

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

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. Summer offers hiking, biking and ATV trails. View our ArcGIS…

View more than 50 species of birds here. Black Pines is the only known place in Idaho to view Scott's Oriole. Accessible in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Birds include Raptors and Songbirds. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho Brochure

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 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…

Downey area trailhead for snowmobiling and ATV riding. Plowed parking area. Access from Downey or Back Red Rock Road. Get directions. Please use this official trail head which replaced the Swan Lake access which is closed and no longer maintained. SNOWMOBILING: View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s FREE Interactive Southeast Idaho…

This small remote lake is located at the top of the mountain in a spectacular setting. Enjoy beautiful scenery of wildflowers, huge cliffs and 2 lakes. Bloomington Lake is a high elevation glacial lake with great trout fishing! The last one-quarter mile is limited to foot travel only.  Trailhead opens…

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.

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

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, and Waterbirds, Waterfowl. Find details on the website below. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive…

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, horse riding and hiking north of Lava Hot Springs Idaho. View our ArcGIS Map of the Pebble Creek Trail Montpelier Ranger District322 North 4th StreetMontpelier, Idaho 83254(208) 847-0375

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

Enjoy an day of Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, & Fat Bike Trail riding. This fun winter activity that will get you out in the fresh air on a well marked, groomed beginners or intermediate trail, south of Lava Hot Springs. A warming hut is available at the mid-way point to…

Relaxing sulfur and odor-free natural hot mineral pools open year-round. Temperatures range from 102-112. An Olympic-size heated pool and water slide complex nearby. Year round indoor aquatic center.

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…

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.

The Warehouse is a non-profit dinner theatre in Pocatello’s Historic Warehouse District. Come for dinner and enjoy a show!  

Pocatello Idaho is proud of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at Idaho State University. Enjoy music, dance, theatre, lectures and more in Southeast Idaho. Find upcoming events on their website. 

Three Cross-country ski trails in Emigration Canyon offer a variety of terrain and challenge. The ski trails are packed and groomed as conditions warrant. However, be prepared for ungroomed conditions especially following recent snowfall. Provided by the Montpelier Ranger District in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. View the Squirrel Hollow Nordic…

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…

Montpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map.

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.

12 lanes of retro style, hard wood lanes. Featured in the cult classic film, "Napoleon Dynamite" movie. Birthday parties and business meetings. There is also a restaurant.

Pebble Creek is a ski resort that attracts skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. It is located 20 minutes south of Pocatello and 30 minutes north of Lava Hot Springs. Pebble Creek boasts 2200 vertical feet, 1100 skiable acres, 54 runs, short lift lines and terrain for all levels from…

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.

Birding route between Arbon and Rockland Idaho. 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, View the Idaho…

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. View more on eBird. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail PDF View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho…

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.

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

Preston Golf and Country Club is a challenging 18 hole semi-private golf course with great scenery. It is a semi-private golf course that is open to the public everyday. Affordable rates for serious golfers, family groups, ladies, and juniors.   The front nine has mature tree lined fairways. The back nine has…

Trailhead near Preston Idaho for snowmobiling, ATV riding, horse riding, dirt biking and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

White water rafting equipment and camping equipment. Rent rafts, canoes, SUP boards, lifejackets, tents and more. Bring your trailer or rent theirs. Location is approximate. They will give you pickup instructions after making a reservation.

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…

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.

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.

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….

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

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.

Green Canyon Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.  View an ArcGIS interactive map. Download and print our map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming information! 

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…

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

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…

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

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…

The American Falls Fine Arts Center serves the local community and schools with Theatre, Music, Dance and Public Speakers. Visit the American Falls Arts Council website.

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.

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.

The Mink Creek Subloop in the Scout Mountain area near Pocatello provides beautiful nature trails for bird watching. Birds include Calliope Hummingbird, Lazuli Bunting, vireo, woodpecker, warbler, hawks and Great Horned/ Saw-whet/ Pymgy Owls. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail pdf View our Birdwatching…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

Willow Bay Resort has an RV Park Campground and Willow Bay Marina on the shore of American Falls Reservoir. Beautiful scenery, city park, walking path, and a huge lake well-stocked with fish. Newly renovated RV hook-ups. Weekly and monthly rates available. Small store for drinks, snacks, and worms. Camping: Great…

Raymond Park in Pocatello Idaho offers 4 well maintained Pickleball Courts.

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.  A state-of-the-art amphitheater hosts local events as well as big concerts, festivals and community…

Beautiful reservoir about 7 miles north of Malad City. Some of the best trout fishing is 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.  Concrete boat launch & vault restrooms. Sunrise…

City swimming pool with waterslide.

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

Mill Farm Road trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download a PDF of our Northern Bear Lake – Preston Snowmobile Map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information! 

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.

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,…

A remote bird watching area, east of Georgetown Idaho, 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. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail…

Historic Thomas Mercantile in Swan Lake Idaho has been restored and is now open. They have a convenience store, deli, game tables, souvenirs, fresh bakery items and much more! Located on Highway 91 between Preston and Downey. Visit their Facebook page for daily specials and restoration stories and photos.

6800 foot elevation. Dispersed sites, without tables or grates, are on Diamond Creek. A multi-use hiking, biking, ATV riding, horse riding trailhead is 3 miles east of the campground and goes north along the ridge of the Webster Range.

The Chiefs Event Center at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel in Fort Hall books big name bands, comedy and entertainment shows.

Off the Rails Brewing in Old Town Pocatello, offers handcrafted beers, family friendly atmosphere, and a unique menu. Located right next to Union Pacific, which inspired our name Off the Rails. Hours

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.

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

Old Town Actors Studio offers a big variety of productions including children's theatre, Broadway musicals, tense dramas and everything in between.

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

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.

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. His marble head sculpture of Abraham Lincoln is on display in the Capitol Rotunda.

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.

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

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.

4 Fun Rental shop at the Sport Motors Performance Center in Pocatello Idaho rents ATVs and UTVs for your mountain adventures.

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.

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.

Barrie's offers a full selection of rental road bikes, mountain bikes, E-bikes, ski & snowboards, SUP boards, tubes & wake boards. Their sports equipment store has everything you need for your vacation.

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.

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.

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.

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 marsh birds are present year-round. View Short-eared Owl, American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Bohemian Waxwing. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map…

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…

Winter & Summer rentals. Lava Outdoor Fun Rentals offers sports equipment for all seasons. Water equipment includes kayaks, tubes, and pedal boats. Off road machines includes UTVs and ATVs. In town equipment includes Mopeds and electric scooters. Rent a snowmobile or UTV on Snow Tracks in the winter!

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

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….

Bald Eagle and Trumpeter Swan are frequently seen in early spring and late fall in this birding area. 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…

Westside High School's Performing Arts Center features dance, theater, music, comedy and more.

Winter & Summer rentals. Rent ATVs, UTVs, Bikes, Jet Skis, SUP-Boards, Kayaks, Wakeboards, water toys, Snowmobiles and more in the Bear Lake Valley in Utah and Idaho.

Soda Springs Idaho 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. View nearby Hooper Springs eBird page for local bird information. View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho Brochure

Sulphur Springs was noted in numerous early explorer and emigrant diaries. It was the first of several notable springs encountered in the Soda Springs area. When the wind is right, the distinct rotten egg odor can still be easily detected along Highway 30 east of town. The cold water and…

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

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.

Snowmobile trails near Lava Hot Springs often feature spectacular views of Mt. Bonneville and the Portneuf River area near the town. Warm up in Lava's hot pools after a day of fun! View our ArcGis interactive map. Download Free Snowmobile Maps.

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

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.

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. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail PDF.

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. View Historical trains on site. Look for the Byway historic maps on the south end of the park….

Pocatello Idaho’s premier Dinner and Chamber Theater. It features many of the finest theatrical performances. Stage artists and community members join together to create a wonderful community theatre experience. 

The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center hosts national touring concerts and shows. The BPAC Concert Series continues each year with support from all of Southeastern Idaho.

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…

Summer and Winter trail head above Fish Haven near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Montpelier Ranger District 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, Idaho 83254 (208) 847-0375

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

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.

Blackfoot Community Players perform to provide quality community theater in Eastern Idaho. Check their website for current performance schedules.

This store was built in 1908 and 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. This mercantile store played an important role in the history of this place, and today, the…

Montpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding. See an interactive printable map.

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

Preston Idaho has 4 new, well maintained Pickleball Courts in the Preston City Park. 

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.

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.

Part of the Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area. View the tundra Swan during their Spring (March) and Fall (November) migration. Sora, Virginia Rail, and Marsh Wren nest in the wetland. Park in the small gravel pull-out on US 91 which provides a good view. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive…

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.

Scout Mountain near Pocatello provides nature trails and campsites for snowmobiling, ATVs, hiking, biking and horseback riding. View our ArcGis interactive map. Scout Mountain Campground is located just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. It is a great place for birding and wildlife viewing.

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

Bear Lake State Park is located on the east side of Bear Lake. It provides a campground, bowery, and a day use area. Bear lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide with half of the lake in Idaho and half in Utah. The lake is a water sports…

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.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

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…

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

Birding: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl. Open year-round. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail PDF View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho Brochure Fishing: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout.

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…

Downata has a naturally heated Swimming Pool (also open in the winter), four Water Slides, Water Playground and steamy Hot Pools. Stay in their RV Park, Yurts, Tepees, Cabins, Vacation Rentals and Covered Wagons! BIRDING: The marsh that surrounds Downata is a great place to go Bird Watching! The Marsh…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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. John A. Dalton, the original homesteader,…

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. South Bannock County Historical Center in Lava Hot Springs Brochure

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.

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. View…

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 American Falls Hatchery, located just downstream from the American Falls Dam, raises rainbow and cutthroat trout for stocking in southeastern and northern Idaho. Visitors can see the life cycle of rainbow trout from eggs to 25-inch long fish, in an incubation building, 20 outdoor raceways, and a large fish…

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….

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.

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.

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.

The Bingham County Historical Museum is located in the John Brown Mansion, a southern plantation style-home 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 county…

American Falls Reservoir, at 56,000 acres, is the largest reservoir on the Snake River. Highway 39 rides the top of the reservoir's 9-story-high dam for over half a mile and the lake can be seen stretching northeast as far as the horizon. BIRDING: American Falls area is one of Idaho's…

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…

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…

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…

Summer & Winter (skiing) rentals. Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center carries equipment for almost any kind of outdoor fun, and will provide you with information regarding equipment usage and maintenance. Tents, sleeping bags, whitewater rafts, kayaks, canoes, life jackets, winter ski equipment and so much more at a reasonable…

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.

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.

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.

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

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…

The Daughters of Utah Pioneers built this museum in 1983. It features pioneer artifacts, Native American artifacts, and other relics found in the area left by the travelers on the Oregon Trail which went through Soda Springs. Caribou County Camp Tosobia and Camp Mead DUP Historical Museum.

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…

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

Play Pickleball on 2 outdoor courts at Buddy Campbell Park in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. The park also includes It contains a large and small pavilion, public restroom facilities, tennis courts, basketball court, Horseshoe pits, a baseball diamond and playground.

Fun 8 lane bowling alley in Malad Idaho.

My World Discovery Museum has moved to the Museum of Clean! This hands on museum strives to awaken children's natural curiosity about the world through interactive opportunities and exhibits. 

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…

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. Birding: View Blackchinned Hummingbird, Swainson’s and Redtailed Hawk, Wilson’s Snipe, Sandhill…

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….

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.

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 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.

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….

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

Swimmers will enjoy two-mile-long North Beach on the north end of the lake. he 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. There are several rental businesses renting boats, wave runners and…

Winter & Summer rentals. Bear Lake Fun North Beach Rentals is located on the east side of the North Beach State Park near the hot springs. Rental Equipment included Boats, Seadoos, and Non-Motorized Water Toys.

Winter & Summer rentals. North Bear Rentals rents UTVs, Snowmobiles, Jet Skis, Boats, Wakeboards, Water Skis, 3-Man Tubes, kayaks, SUP Boards, Water Trampoline and more. Located 10 minutes north of Bear Lake North Beach in Bloomington, Idaho.

Where we have muddy, dirty FUN! You will experience so much fun getting  muddy, dusty, and dirty in the beautiful pebble creek valley. Have a blast in our bubble cave! Fills completely up with hypoallergenic bubbles. 

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.

Beautiful bird watching site in Oxford Idaho. 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…

The Gem Valley Performing Arts Center features music, dance, theater, comedy and more in Grace Idaho.

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.

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

Pocatello area trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download our Pocatello – Mink Creek Snowmobile and Nordic Skiing Map. More maps on Visit Pocatello Trails page.

Rent scooters, ATVs, E-bikes, skateboards, river tubes and more in Lava Hot Springs Idaho. Ski rentals for Pebble Creek Ski Area. They carry water shoes, swimming suits and other recreation items.

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.

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.

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.   North…

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…

Summer Trails: Explore over a thousand miles of recreational trails and greenway paths in the Pocatello area.  There is an exhilarating trail for every hiker, biker, ATV rider and horse rider in Bannock County! Winter Trails: The Bannock County grooming program maintains 250 miles of snowmobile trails including the Inman/Pebble/Toponce…

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.

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

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