Southeast Idaho's Vacation & Lodging Guide
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Bear Lake Valley |
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Winter Adventure!
Bear Lake area has over 350 miles of groomed
Snowmobile and Ski Trails
connecting Utah and Idaho and wide open play areas.
Click for a free trail map or call
800-448-BEAR(2327).
Ice Fishing on Bear Lake provides fishermen an
opportunity to catch Cisco fish found nowhere else in
the world and trophy-sized cutthroat trout. |
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 US Highway 89 from Montpelier travels south along the west side
of the beautifully turquoise blue Bear Lake. You won't be able
to resist stopping to put your bare feet in the sand and crystal
clear water. You can wade out far from shore in the shallow
water along the beaches. There is so much to do and see in this
beautiful valley.
 Shortly after settlement by Mormon pioneers in 1863, an
ominous tale began to circulate regarding a large, serpent-like
creature lurking beneath the lake's icy waters. Indians told the
first settlers that a monster had attacked and carried off two
of their tribe members. As a result, the tribe had stopped
coming to the lakeshore and bathing in the turquoise blue waters
of Bear Lake. When visiting Bear Lake, always keep your eyes
and ears open. You never know when you may be the one gobbled up
by the Bear Lake Monster!
Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway
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Bear Lake is a haven for exciting Water Sports. You can
bring your own recreational equipment or rent it when
you get there. All
accommodations are
available including camping, lodging, dining, etc.
Caribou National Forest surrounds the valley and
provides outstanding recreation of many types in all
seasons. Snowmobiling is very popular. |
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Each year Montpelier hosts the
Oregon Trail Rendezvous
Pageant at the end of July. Mountain Men come from
all around to show off their skills and give visitors a
taste of the old west.
The Bear Lake
National Wildlife Refuge
offers an amazing variety of birds and wildlife. Up to
1,000 geese and 500 Sandhill cranes use these crops
during the spring, summer, and fall. |
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 Minnetonka Cave - A
one-half mile long natural limestone cave with many
 wondrous sights and almost
surreal sections. A very popular tour on rainy days when
you can't go golfing or boating.
Bloomington Lake - A
natural high elevation lake in a canyon reached by dirt road.
Popular with photographers for its scenic combination of
mountain, lake, and beautiful flora. Even the locals
revisit the scene frequently for its beauty.
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Visit the new
Bear Lake Regional
Commission website to learn about preserving Bear Lake |
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