Pioneer Historic Byway
 Take
a tour of the
Pioneer
Historic Byway website!
The Pioneer Historic Byway begins on US 91 at the Utah/Idaho
border. It then continues north to Idaho 34 ending at the
Idaho/Wyoming border.
A visitor may begin with Franklin City, Idaho's oldest town, settled on April
14, 1860 by Mormon Pioneers traveling in covered wagon. Historic sites
include: the Hatch House, the ZCMI mercantile building, the state owned Pioneer
Relic Halls, an original Yellowstone Highway marker, and an old Grist Mill.
 Continuing north along U.S. 91 past
Preston City, one will find the Bear River Massacre site, where 23 soldiers and
around 240 to 300 Shoshone men, women, and children were killed. This was the
greatest massacre of American Indians in U.S. history.
 In Grace, the Last Chance Dam built by early pioneers
continues to serve the community. It is a 100 year old log dam.
Soda Springs is known for naturally carbonated springs and
the world's only captive geyser that erupts every hour.
 Recreational and Scenic opportunities are also
found on the Pioneer Historic Byway. Along the route there
are over ten reservoirs which offer boating, fishing, and
camping. Geological formations combine with mountain
passes providing a beautiful journey. The Pioneer Historic
Byway presents something to satisfy the interests of every
traveler The Byway abounds with undiscovered recreational
opportunities, scenic and historic sites for families and
travelers to discover and enjoy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (208) 852-2703 OR
1-800-723-8597.
Official Pioneer Historic Byway
Website
Idaho Byways page of the Pioneer
Historic Byway with interactive map.
Idaho Byways page of the Oregon
Trail/Bear Lake Scenic Byway with
interactive map.
Oregon Trail-Bear Lake
Scenic Byway
Idaho Transportation Department Pioneer Historic Byway Page
National Byways Website
Pioneer Historic Byway Page
Bear Lake Byway Travel Planner
National Byways Website
Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway Page
Bear Lake Brochure
Pioneer Historic Byway Brochure from the
Idaho Transportation Department (PDF)
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