Riverside Park and the Ralph Mitchell Zoo are nestled in the charming town of Independence, Kansas. Established in 1914, Riverside Park offers year-round fun, while the zoo, founded in 1925, provides a free, family-friendly experience every day of the year. The park features a large playground for children and numerous walking paths to explore. […]
Idaho Falls has approximately 67,000 residents and sits along the banks of the Snake River. It is the fourth most populous city in Idaho and the county seat of Bonneville County. The city was founded in 1864 and incorporated in 1891. Below are some free and cheap things to do during your visit to […]
Pocatello, Idaho is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County and the fifth largest city in the state. Known as the U.S. Smile Capital it is home to around 57,000 residents. Founded in 1889, Pocatello was known as the Gateway to the Northwest and its name comes from an Indian chief of […]
The Jackson National Fish Hatchery is a federal facility operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is located near the town of Jackson, Wyoming, and serves as a key part of the USFWS’s efforts to conserve and restore fish populations in the region. It was originally established in 1950 as part […]
Zoo Idaho is a small rescue zoo located in Pocatello, Idaho. Its mission is to preserve Intermountain West wildlife and habitat through conservation and education. The zoo houses numerous orphaned or injured animals from the region that can no longer survive in the wild. The zoo was opened in 1932 and was formally known as […]
Idaho Falls Zoo is a popular attraction located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Known as the Best Little Zoo in the West, it is located inside Tautphaus Park. It is a small yet charming zoo that offers visitors the chance to see a variety of animal species from around the world. The zoo has a diverse […]
Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico and is home to a little over 31,000 residents. The city sits in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert and was named after the many cottonwood trees in the area. It was founded in 1898 and the city was incorporated in 1912. It became […]
Reptile Gardens is an animal park located outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. In the 2014 and 2018 editions of the Guinness Book of World Records, it is listed for being the world’s largest reptile zoo. I It has more species and subspecies of reptiles, around 225 actually, than any other zoo or wild animal […]
Bear Country USA is a seasonal drive-through wildlife park located on over 200 acres in Rapid City, South Dakota. From the safety of your own vehicle, you can observe black bears, mountain lions, wolves, bighorn sheep, elk, and other animals native to North America in their natural habitats. The facility was opened by Dr. Dennis […]
The Alameda Park Zoo was founded in 1898 and claims to be the oldest zoo in the Southwestern United States. The zoo was included in the original plans for the City of Alamogordo in New Mexico where it is located. It began as a deer park meant to entertain train passengers while they waited for […]
