ocatello enjoys a scenic and geologically interesting location in a valley formed by the Portneuf River. With a history rich in Native American culture, the area became popular with fur trappers and traders once Lewis and Clark sent back reports of the many riches in the region. In 1832 the Hudson Bay Company established a permanent settlement at nearby Fort Hall, which later became a supply point for immigrants traveling the Oregon Trail. Known as the “Gate City” due to its strategic location at a natural break in the mountains, Pocatello has long been a natural transportation center ­­ for Western settlement, for the railroad and as a highway crossroads. Today, the Pocatello urban area is home to 64,000 residents and offers every modern convenience. In addition to its association with Idaho State University, the economy is driven by research, food production and processing, semiconductor design, wafer fabrication, medical manufacturing, metal fabrication, data processing and telecommunications. Pocatello offers shopping, theatre, movies, museums, parks, golf courses and a zoo, as well as a hot springs resort and ski area within 1/2 hour drives. The Fort Hall Reservation, home to the Shoshone-Bannock tribes, houses a tribal museum. Pocatello is the annual host to numerous national events and touring performances. At an elevation of 4,450 feet, Pocatello has a dry climate, with the cool winters and mild summers that are typical of the Intermountain West. Its location in Southeast Idaho places it in the heart of outdoor activities. Located off I-15 and I-86, Pocatello is within an easy drive of Salt Lake City, Sun Valley, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, as well as Yellowstone National Park.
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