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Bar H Bar Working Ranch

Located on the Oregon Trail and adjoining National Forest land, this cattle ranch has been worked by the Harris family for five generations. McGee Harris and his family converted it into a working ranch resort so that others could experience the adventures of ranching life.  

The...

Bear Lake Hot Springs

This region has numerous hot springs. Emerging at 118 degrees Fahrenheit, the mineral water at Bear Lake Hot Springs is cooled as it is pumped from the mountain into the tubs. Characteristics similar to those of Lava Hot Springs to the northwest can be found in this water. Individuals from all...

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Bear Lake.  Over 18,050 acres of the Dingle Swamp, open water and grasslands have been dedicated to preserving bird and wildlife habitat. The reserve is home to sandhill cranes, herons, snowy egret, white pelicans, Canada...

Bear Lake State Park (Utah)

The stunning aqua-blue waters of Bear Lake are the main feature of Bear Lake State Park. Enjoy a variety of activities in their seasons--waterskiing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving in summer. Year-round fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. Join the fun of ice fishing in...

Bear River Meadows

For the birdwatcher, this site offers Sandhill Crane, Long-billed Curlew, and American...

Emigration Campground

Emigration Campground is located in a forested setting just off of Idaho State Highway 36 between Preston and Montpelier, Idaho. The camp's location, near the High Line National Recreation Trail in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, affords scenic vistas of the Bear River Range and a variety...

Ice Fishing

Bear Lake has four species of fish that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, with the Bonneville Cisco being the most well known. It is an annual ritual for many people to come during the cold month of January, hoping to net some of these little fish through a hole in the...

Idaho Birding Trail - Southeast Region

All 45 birding sites are listed and each species is indexed on the chart in the publications Birding Trails in Southeast Idaho Map &...

Little Creek Reservoir

Birdwatchers can expect to see Double-crested Cormorant, Dusky Flycatcher. For more birding drive up either Old or New Canyon west of the...

Minnetonka Cave

Located in Wasatch-Cache National Forest, this underground cave experience is one for the entire family. Its natural stalagmites, stalactites, and banded travertine have been forming for thousands of years and were discovered by Europeans in 1906. The cave is administered by the US Forest...

Montpelier Ranger District

In Bear Lake County, manages the activities of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Books, maps, travel and recreation information available. Located in the Oregon-California Trail Center at 322 North 4th Street, Montpelier,...

Oregon Trail - Bear Lake Scenic Byway

The intersection of US Hwy 89 and US Hwy 30 at Montpelier is the site of the attractive National Oregon-California Trail Center dedicated to the history and scenic wonders of the 2000-mile Oregon-California Trail, part of the largest voluntary migration ever. The sites in this area are...

Paris Historical Museum

Artifacts and photos from local...

Pickleville Playhouse

A delightful family operated theatre that features “mellerdramers” and other productions suitable for any audience, along with a meal for any appetite before the show. And yes, there really was a town called Pickleville, right here! It was named after Warren W. Pickle, who secured funding...

Pioneering Adventures

Pioneer style living farm. Hay wagon & covered wagon rides, Dutch oven dinners, tipi village, camping, reunions and special events, including hand cart treks with Pioneer program. Visit Pioneering Adventures on their...

Rails and Trails Museum

Local and regional railroad history and artifacts. Located downstairs in the Trail...

The Bear Lake Scenic Biking and Walking Trail

A 4.2 mile paved walking and biking trail that goes from Bear Lake State Park Marina to Ideal Beach with interpretive signs and park benches. Access the trail from any point along the...

The Garden City Park Boardwalk

Amble through the cattails and learn about wetlands ecology on this short boardwalk from Garden City Park to the lake...

The National Oregon - California Trail Center

History comes to life in this museum where you can interact with costumed guides depicting some of the thousands who traversed the 2,000 miles of the Oregon/California Trails. View a 20-minute historical video, and ride in a bumping covered wagon simulator. Visit Peg Leg Smith's Gift Shop. Call...