Category: Agriculture

Artifacts from the early history of Paradise and southern Cache Valley are preserved in this museum which is housed in the old Mormon tithing office.

Established in 1950, this is the place to get frozen homemade pie dough so you can have perfect pie crusts, too.

Geological site. Ancient volcanic flows and rhyolite domes. This site also features farmland and sagebrush steppe. Best during spring and fall. This is a stop along the Pioneer Historic National Scenic Byway.

Lava Hot Springs is a community rich in western history. The abundance of natural resources in the region such as the odor-free mineral hot springs, plentiful wildlife, and water supplies attracted many American Indian tribes who welcomed the opportunity to bathe, rest and worship in an area regarded by all…

La Tienda has been in business for over 30 years, originally founded by Billy Hobbs. Traditionally it is a gathering place for locals to meet and discuss the day's business over coffee. Another attraction throughout the years has been the Idaho lottery tickets for sale and a large variety of…

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. Free Self Guided Tours daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. They hold several old…

Down through the years the Pie-Dump has been the hot spot for teens attending the local high school. The Pie-Dump began during the Depression era, and was owned by Leland Hansen. He and his wife sold specialty candies and pies, and called it the Pie-Dump from the start. In 1944 it…

Many beautiful turn-of-the-century homes and buildings are located in Logan. You won’t want to miss the Bluebird Cafe, the Logan Tabernacle, or the Episcopal Church. A 45-minute downtown walking tour guide can be picked up at tourist information center located in the Historic County Courthouse. The Logan Center Street Historic…

This nearly century old building was always used as a cooperative mercantile serving the folks of this remote northern Utah town of Grouse Creek. The small building was originally made of logs, then later tongue-and-groove siding was added. The owner runs the Grouse Creek Store in between school bus runs;…

The museum has one of the largest permanent collections in the Intermountain Region, featuring western and international artists, a fine ceramics collection, and Native American Artwork. Regularly changing exhibits bring a variety of fine arts and crafts to patrons.

L. D. Bowcutt started L.D.'s Cafe 45 years ago. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, L.D.'s is a favorite of many valley residents. Weekends are popular at L.D.'s with their steak and shrimp dinners. Hamburgers are hand patted with savory spices and onions. Stop by on St. Patrick's Day and try the traditional Corned Beef…

For the last 50 years people have enjoyed fast food at this location. It was an Arctic Circle for many years, and now Dan's Drive-In has been in business since. Their specialty–fresh cut home fried potatoes.

Firehouse Pizzeria! We are Garden City’s premier pizzeria offering stone-fired specialty pizzas and calzones, baked sandwiches, pastas and more.

The old Village Hall and Jail are part of the Franklin Historic District in Franklin Idaho.

Birding area. Shore birds, marine birds, upland birds, marsh birds, water fowl, Sage Grouse and many Sandhill Cranes in fall. Habitat includes wetlands, shrub steppe, and farmland. Visit this site any season but winter.

Trail Creek offers eleven rooms in a lodge, and amenities like a hot tub, sauna, and satellite big screen TV. You can get breakfast service or group meals, or you can prepare your own meals. Outdoor recreation opportunities include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and fishing. Camping and RV hookups…

With the goal of appreciation and education about Welsh settlement in Malad Valley, the Welsh Society was formed in 2004. Malad is a natural location for a Welsh festival as it has the largest per capita concentration of persons of Welsh ancestry outside Wales itself. The Welsh Society has the following goals:…

Lau Family Farms have been direct marketing grass-fed beef and lamb since July of 2004. John Lau is the fifth generation to live here, and his ancestors were one of four families sent by the Mormon Church to settle Soda Springs. The farm was established in 1882, and has received the Idaho Century farm designation….

Master carver, Kirk Topham has always been an artist in one media or another, but in recent years his interest in wildlife and carving led him to create the now famous "chainsaw bears". Kirk's whimsical carvings of the bears and other wildlife can be seen all around the region and in…

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

Find out about your family history at this fascinating center, which has computers that tie into the famous genealogy library located in Salt Lake City. Just type in your name, and find a long-lost relative! The Logan Regional Family History center is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus…

Martin James has been a bee keeper for ten years. He says that hard work, lots of studying and good friends in the bee business is how he learned the trade. His work as 4-H advisor and board member of the Utah Bee Keeping association has qualified him for job as Cache County…

This Utah Century Farm, established in 1904 by William Zollinger, a Swiss-German immigrant to Cache Valley, was  always known as a fruit farm throughout the years. William Zollinger established one of the first apple orchards in Cache Valley. When grandson Ron Zollinger took over the the management of the family…

Nesting Species include Black-headed Grosbeak, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler, and Song Sparrow: Bonaparte's Gull, Bald Eagle, Common Tern, Hooded Merganser, and Common Loon in the fall and early winter. Visit this site any season. Get more information about Willard Bay on their website listed below. Boat, swim, water…

This area contains wetland and juniper habitats, expect to see song birds, birds of prey, upland birds water fowl. Some visitors have seen Trumpeter Swans in the winter, as well as Wild Turkey, Eagle and Osprey. Visit this site any season but winter.

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 for events…

Originally known as Hull's Crossing because of the placement of the Hull family farms, Whitney was settled by families from Franklin who had need of extra land for crops. Prior to the building of their homes in 1869, they planted the crops and started farming. In 1888, after the railroad came through, the town…

The town of Corinne, Utah, was established in 1869 and for about a decade, it was known as “The Gentile Capital of Utah.” (In Utah, the common use of the term “gentile” usually refers to non-Mormons rather than non-Jews, though it is used both ways.) The town was established to…

Drive north from Brigham City along Highway 38, and you will see many late-nineteenth-century stone houses built from locally-quarried stone and generally reflecting vernacular building styles of the period. These charming private residences were built by pioneers and are now a part of the picturesque scenery on the drive between Brigham…

Drive south from Brigham City through Perry and Willard to find roadside stands selling local and imported fruit and vegetables. Some stands remain open year-round, but most open up once the local fruit trees and vegetable crops start producing. The season begins with cherries and continues through Halloween pumpkins. Enjoy the…

Authentic Mexican food, enchiladas, seafood, steak. El Toro Viejo has been in business for 11 years. For your next party, book a banquet table and enjoy authentic Mexican beer with fresh salsa verde and tortilla chips; or on a winter evening after the show, order a hot chocolate and Apple…

Riverside Nature Trail is one of the best birding spots in Logan Canyon. Look for Fox Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Hermit and Swainson's Thrush, Gray Catbird, Lazuli Bunting, Lincoln's Sparrow, Warbling Vireo, and Cordileran Flycatcher. Near Spring Hollow Campground is a small reservoir good for viewing Barrow's and Common Goldeneye during winter….

See a collection of pioneer artifacts and take a tour of the Mormon tabernacle in the first town to be established in Cache Valley (the south end of the valley, just off Hwy 89/91).

At this St. Charles intersection, dubbed Bear Cave Corner, you'll find the Bear Cave Drive-in, home of the Bear Cave Monster (two quarter-pound top sirloin beef patties with ham and cheese); and the Bear Cave General store, catering to the beach and camping set. Before heading over to Bear Lake's north shore, stop at the drive-in for lunch…

Group lodging for Family Reunions, Workshop Retreats and large gatherings in the historic 1927 Browning Building, known today as the "Bear Lake Hermitage" in Paris, Idaho.

The first designated historic district in Utah, the Willard district reflects the Welsh heritage of many of the earliest settlers. The main builder of the homes was Shadrach Jones, a Welsh stonemason, and the homes are mainly Greek Revival and Gothic in style, forming the largest grouping of pioneer stone…

Evidence suggests that folks have been coming to Castle Rocks for nearly 9,000 years. Campsites are nestled among Idaho's largest pinyon pine forest on the east slope of the 7,500-foot Smoky Mountain.

This two room log cabin houses artifacts and information about early Mormon leaders. Wilford Woodruff, the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived here. The building now serves as a visitors information centers. Tours of the cabin available.

General Patrick Edward Connor, with California and Nevada volunteers, was ordered by President Lincoln to protect the overland travel routes in the West. (This is the same Connor who led his troops to slaughter upwards of 300 Shoshone Indians at the Bear River Massacre in January, 1863. Please see the…

Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was purchased by the State of Utah in 1945 as a location to operate a winter feeding program for Rocky Mountain Elk. Hardware Ranch WMA also provides habitat for many other species of wildlife, promotes wildlife research and management, and offers visitors recreational wildlife…

This local gathering spot features homestyle cooking, including homemade soups, bread, and pies.

The Hyrum City museum is in the beautiful new Hyrum City Library/Museum complex. The building was completed in May of 2007. Learn about the history of the Hyrum Utah area. Call for more information or to arrange a visit.

The Thatcher-Young Mansion was built in 1878 by G.W. Thatcher and his wife Mary Ann Angell-Young. The designer of the home is believed to be Mary Ann’s cousin, Truman Angell Jr., who designed the LDS tabernacles in Brigham City and Coalville, Utah, and in Paris, Idaho, as well as the…

Mountain resort with amazing views, beautiful luxury cabins, horse back riding, hiking, hunting and just pure fun!  Corporate Retreats and Family Reunions.

Richmond's farmer's market, hosted at Rockhill Creamery is open Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm. Begins Memorial Day Weekend. Local harvest, local music, artisan cheese, historic buildings.

Rustic western atmosphere, hearty home-style food. Alan and Shanna Terry opened the doors to the Ranch House Diner in October 1999 in Snowville, Utah.  Their children have grown up in the business and worked alongside as family to build a down home atmosphere, with good food and good service in…

Family owned and operated. Over the top famous Raspberry shakes. Huge burgers! Summer Season – Memorial Day through Labor Day

Local actors and actresses put on theater productions. Cowboy poetry.

The Tabernacle was completed in 1891 and is a striking example of an early Mormon pioneer public meetinghouse.  A beautiful pipe organ was installed in 1908 and the building is used for Church conferences, community concerts, and other presentations.  An extensive genealogy library is located in the basement of the…

KL & Kerri Rasmussen, husband and wife potters, work together to produce unique handmade functional and decorative pottery. Woven within the Rasmussen’s work are designs from nature. See Rasmussen original pottery at Summerfest in Logan every June, or check their website for other locations around the state.