🐎 Ride 'Em Cowboy to Southeast Idaho

pioneer fort exterior with sage brush and rustic handcarts

Fort Hall Replica in Pocatello, Idaho

🐎 Ride 'Em Cowboy to Southeast Idaho

Go back to the Wild West while exploring historic sites and pioneer trails. Connect with Idaho roots at county fairs, rodeos, and festivals. After a day of adventure, enjoy a restful night’s sleep under the stars in Southeast Idaho.

cowboy man riding jumping horse in rodeo arena

Preston Night Rodeo in Preston, Idaho

County Fairs & Rodeos

Experience good old-fashioned fun at outdoor gatherings and celebrations to wrap up the summer. Nearly every county in Southeast Idaho has its own county fair, full of local talent, food, artistry, livestock, rodeos, and more entertainment. Tractor pulls, outdoor concerts, and more Events in Southeast Idaho forge fond summer memories.

native american indian in traditional feather headdress and native bead art at powwow festival

Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival in Fort Hall, Idaho

Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival

Immerse yourself in authentic Native American singing, dancing, and drumming.

Native Americans gather from all over the continent to compete at the Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival. All are invited to attend and enjoy traditional dancing, singing, arts, and food.

This four-day powwow includes all-Indian rodeos, pageants, traditional games, and a buffalo and salmon feast. In addition, you can witness Indian Relay Horse Racing, a sport that originated here with Shoshone and Bannock Tribes. This unique adrenaline-filled tradition consists of multiple horses and bare-back riders exchanging horses mid-race.

historic mountain man reenactment walking by authentic pioneer wagon with supplies

National Oregon-California Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho

Historic Sites

Monuments, museums, preserved structures, and prominent landmarks honor the past and bring Historic Sites to life. Pioneers traveled through Southeast Idaho along the Oregon Trail and Pioneer Historic Byway, leaving behind cultivated and uncultivated landscapes, handcrafted architecture, and rich history for us to admire.  

aerial view of rv park with green trees sunny day by reservoir

Willow Bay Resort in American Falls, Idaho

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Drive your modern-day wagon to a comfortable night stay. Southeast Idaho is very RV-friendly with multiple RV Parks & Campgrounds in the region.

If you do not bring an RV, there are many Vacation Rentals, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Motels, and more cozy retreats.

Find an Overnight Stay in Southeast Idaho near rodeos, festivals, and historic sites or a short drive away.

Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism
PO Box 669
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
1-888-201-1063
[email protected]

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