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 Palisades Reservoir area in Idaho provides a lot of free camping for outdoor enthusiasts. We stayed near the reservoir in an area referred to as Below the Dam camping by Campendium. It is part of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and is run by the US Forest Service. I am not sure of the stay […]
The Milner Historic Recreation Area is run by the Bureau of Land Management and is located near Burley, Idaho. There are around 26 campsites available on a first come, first served basis. Camping is allowed only in numbered and designated sites. This is a paid camping area costing $15 a night. There are multiple […]
Pipeline Campground is a free camping area run by the Bureau of Land Management located on the Snake River near American Falls, Idaho. It has a 14-day stay limit and campsites are on a first come, first served basis. This is a boondocking spot so no water or hook-ups can be found here. There […]
Idaho Falls has a beautiful River Walk along the Snake River, which provides a scenic pathway for residents and visitors to enjoy. Covering 5 miles on both sides of the Snake River it is a joint project of the city and its residents. The River Walk is a popular spot for walking, jogging, biking, […]
The Bannock County Historical Museum was founded in 1922 and is located in Pocatello, Idaho. The museum aims to preserve and showcase the history and heritage of Bannock County and southeast Idaho. It typically features exhibits, artifacts, and displays related to the area’s Native American history, pioneer settlement, mining heritage, and other significant aspects […]
Fort Hall was a historic trading post on the Snake River and an Oregon Trail landmark located in the eastern part of present-day Idaho. The original Fort Hall was built in 1834 by Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth as a fur trading post for the American Fur Company. It served as a crucial stopover for emigrants […]
The Caves Trail is located in Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. Craters of the Moon boast an extensive network of lava tubes and caves. Documented caves within the Monument currently exceeds 500 and more are discovered every year. A few lava tubes are easily accessed from the Caves Trail and can […]
The Tree Molds Trail is located in Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho. This easy two-mile out-and-back hike only has around 140 feet of elevation gain. This trail winds through stands of limber pine in the Craters of the Moon Wilderness before reaching the edge of the Blue Dragon Flow. […]
