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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
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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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