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A Few of Our Favorite Things
...and Boy Was it Hard to List Just a Few!
From stunning and alluring nature, to rich, historic locations and outdoor recreational activities, Southeast Idaho has so much to do it’s difficult to make a complete list of all the wonderful activities. For something fun, interesting, and exclusive to the area, here are a few of our favorite things.
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Hooper Springs in Soda Springs
Hooper Springs
This clear, sparkling soda water spring has been a prime attraction for over 160 years. Located only two miles north from Soda Spring’s city center, the spring’s carbonated water is still used to make home-made sodas today!
Bonneville Cisco
Bonneville Cisco
The Bonneville Cisco is a fish species found nowhere else on earth! Bear Lake’s famous “Cisco Beach” is the best place to go for the Cisco Disco – an annual event in late January where you can catch, cook, and eat cisco.
Mountain Lakes
Southeast Idaho’s natural beauty never ends. Hike or mountain bike up to one of the area’s snow melt mountain lakes. Mountain lake swimming is a great way to cool down from the high heat of Idaho’s summer months.
Cherry Springs Nature Area
Take a scenic stroll in Cherry Springs, near Pocatello. This is a developed site which includes paved trails and an amphitheater. Over 100 bird species have been documented here. Commonly seen wildlife includes chipmunks, red squirrels, white-tailed jackrabbits, raccoons, and the occasional moose.
Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum
This significant and historic museum exhibits tribal history, old photographs, artifacts from the Old Fort Hall, and unique beadwork. There are several tours featuring Chief Pocatello. Also, in the museum store you can find Native American books, music, tribal artwork, and more!
Paris Tabernacle
The Paris Tabernacle is a Romanesque red sandstone meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed in 1889. This historic landmark served as a house of worship and community center. Today, it’s open for public tours.
Register Rock
Located inside Massacre Rocks State Park, Register Rock is a basalt boulder where travelers on the Oregon Trail inscribed their names and date of passage. The site is a National Register property and includes a picnic area and corral for horses.
Oneida Narrows
Camping that provides breathtaking views is one of the many things Southeast Idaho is known for. The Oneida Narrows sits on a beautiful reservoir, great for fishing and boating. The campground has 12 developed campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. There’s also boat ramps, docks, and vaulted toilets.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Caribou-Targhee National Forest is Southeast Idaho’s backyard wilderness. The two national forests combined and now cover more than 2.8 million acres which makes it exceptional for activities like hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, bird watching, and ATV riding.
Southeast Idaho offers an assortment of exciting, outdoor experiences and activities. Be sure to visit our website to discover more to see and do throughout our part of the country.
