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Sightseeing
Yellowstone National Park
Just 70 miles to Yellowstone's west entrance.
At Upper Mesa Falls, a thunderous curtain of water – as tall as a 10-story building – pours over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption. A mile south, Lower Mesa Falls repeats the performance, the river continually chiseling away at the solidified ash and lava. The beautiful Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the last prominent waterfalls on the Snake River unaffected by manmade influences. A scenic walking path leads to excellent viewpoints.
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Upper Mesa Falls Interpretive Site
Forest Road 295At Upper Mesa Falls, a thunderous curtain of water – as tall as a 10-story building – pours over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption. A mile south, Lower Mesa Falls repeats the performance, the river continually chiseling away at the solidified ash and lava. The beautiful Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the last prominent waterfalls on the Snake River unaffected by manmade influences. A scenic walking path leads to excellent viewpoints.
Yellowstone Bear World
6010 S 4300 WWildlife safary. A lot of big game and bears to see
Birthplace of American Nucler power. At 1:50 p.m. on December 20, 1951, it became one of the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plants when it produced sufficient electricity to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs. EBR-I subsequently generated sufficient electricity to power its building, and continued to be used for experimental purposes until it was decommissioned in 1964. The museum is open for visitors from late May until early September.
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EBR-1
Birthplace of American Nucler power. At 1:50 p.m. on December 20, 1951, it became one of the world's first electricity-generating nuclear power plants when it produced sufficient electricity to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs. EBR-I subsequently generated sufficient electricity to power its building, and continued to be used for experimental purposes until it was decommissioned in 1964. The museum is open for visitors from late May until early September.
St. Anthony Sand Dunes, a 10,600 acre area of white quartz sand protected by a wilderness study area and containing one of the largest herds of wintering elk in the United States. This area is popular for off-road vehicles and bonfires. Some of the dunes reach up to 400 feet tall.
59 locals recommend
St Anthony Sand Dunes
St. Anthony Sand Dunes, a 10,600 acre area of white quartz sand protected by a wilderness study area and containing one of the largest herds of wintering elk in the United States. This area is popular for off-road vehicles and bonfires. Some of the dunes reach up to 400 feet tall.
Henrys Fork slowly meanders through high-desert floodplain and offers world-renowned fly fishing. These waters are also home to moose, muskrat, geese and blue heron.
The place is situated right on the banks of the Henry's Fork. Just step outside the back door, and the rive is 50 ft away. You can wade to the midstream and flyfish, of just relax with a glass of beer watching the river fowl.
11 locals recommend
Henry's Fork
Henrys Fork slowly meanders through high-desert floodplain and offers world-renowned fly fishing. These waters are also home to moose, muskrat, geese and blue heron.
The place is situated right on the banks of the Henry's Fork. Just step outside the back door, and the rive is 50 ft away. You can wade to the midstream and flyfish, of just relax with a glass of beer watching the river fowl.
Lava Hot springs: Treat yourself on a cold fall or winter day with a unique outdoors spa experience. The spring system has a flow of 34 gallons/second / 130 liters/second. The hot mineral water emerges from the ground at 113°F / 45°C. The mineral content of the water includes manganese, sodium, iron, calcium bicarbonate, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fluoride. https://lavahotsprings.com
102 locals recommend
Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot springs: Treat yourself on a cold fall or winter day with a unique outdoors spa experience. The spring system has a flow of 34 gallons/second / 130 liters/second. The hot mineral water emerges from the ground at 113°F / 45°C. The mineral content of the water includes manganese, sodium, iron, calcium bicarbonate, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fluoride. https://lavahotsprings.com
Seventeen Mile Cave is a lava tube, a cave created by the pocket in which lava used to flow and was left empty when the volcano became inactive. The cave gets its name from its location, just 17 miles outside of Idaho Falls. The entrance to the cave can be found a few hundred feet from the highway. The tunnel itself is a little less than ¼ mile long.
The floor of this cave is much smoother than most cave floors. The practically flat surface makes it easy to walk the length of the cave. The cave is not lit and, like most caves, is cool and humid throughout the year. Visitors should come to the cave prepared with flashlights and jackets.
The cave has one main tunnel that is easy to follow. There is no need to worry about getting lost. The end of the quarter mile trail is marked by two pools accompanied by a swampy area. It is difficult to get further than this area of the cave.
17 Mile Cave Lava Tube
Seventeen Mile Cave is a lava tube, a cave created by the pocket in which lava used to flow and was left empty when the volcano became inactive. The cave gets its name from its location, just 17 miles outside of Idaho Falls. The entrance to the cave can be found a few hundred feet from the highway. The tunnel itself is a little less than ¼ mile long.
The floor of this cave is much smoother than most cave floors. The practically flat surface makes it easy to walk the length of the cave. The cave is not lit and, like most caves, is cool and humid throughout the year. Visitors should come to the cave prepared with flashlights and jackets.
The cave has one main tunnel that is easy to follow. There is no need to worry about getting lost. The end of the quarter mile trail is marked by two pools accompanied by a swampy area. It is difficult to get further than this area of the cave.
City/town information
A small town with all necassary amenities: grocery store, two pubs, several restaurants
Saint Anthony
A small town with all necassary amenities: grocery store, two pubs, several restaurants
Food scene
Smoke Wagon BBQ LLC
235 East Yellowstone HighwayFantastic local brisket and ribs
Traveler advice
Getting around
Fishing Regulations
https://idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/water/1119497437574
Getting around
A few hiking destinations
Palisades Creek Trail to Lower Palisades Lake
Fall Creek Falls
Warm River Rail-Trail