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here are an abundance of things to do and places to visit within
a short distance of Pocatello. Yellowstone and Teton National
Parks are within three hours' drive, as are Sun Valley and Grand
Targhee ski resorts. Pebble Creek ski area offers intermediate
and expert skiing within twenty minutes of downtown Pocatello.
Camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and river
sports are within minutes of Pocatello and offer uncrowded availability
for outdoor recreation. The area also offers blue ribbon trout
fishing. And, within town, there are two public and one private
golf courses, plus a frisbee golf park.
Here is a sampling of the beauty that surrounds our community:
Yellowstone National Park
America's oldest and largest national park is located 168 miles
northeast of Pocatello. Camp, backpack, hike or bicycle while
you enjoy the wildlife, hot springs, paint pots, geysers, canyons,
rivers, waterfalls and, of course, Old Faithful. Yellowstone encompasses
2.2 million acres of scenic beauty. Accommodations in the park
are open May though October and December through March.
Grand Teton National Park
Encompassing some of the most spectacular scenery in all of North
America, this park includes 10 mountain summits which tower more
than a vertical mile above the flat valley floor. Glaciers cling
to mountain faces and jewel-like lakes sparkle in the bright alpine
sun. Elk, bison, moose, bald eagles and trumpeter swans can be
seen. Canoe rentals, mountain climbing classes, float trips and
scenic walks are all offered at the park.
Jackson, WY
About 150 miles from Pocatello, Jackson is a historic town that
will simply amaze you. It includes two ski areas and several galleries,
shops, theaters, motels and resorts. The nearby historic Elk refuge
allows visitors to view winter feeding of migrating elk.
Sun Valley
Sun Valley resort area is located in the Sawtooth Wilderness,
about 190 miles northwest of Pocatello. The wilderness is home
to more than 300 alpine lakes, which provide ample opportunities
for fishing, hiking and winter skiing. Secluded guest ranches,
motels, resorts and gift shops are plentiful. Sun Valley is most
famous for its skiing -- 16 lifts, 66 runs and snow-making equipment
make this area a premier ski resort which draws people from around
the world.
Lava Hot Springs
Heading 35 miles south from Pocatello, take a soothing plunge
in Idaho's World Famous Hot Springs. These 110-degree natural
hot water springs are sulfur-free, odor-free and chlorine-free.
During the summer, enjoy an Olympic-size swimming and diving pool
or rent some tubes and float down the Portneuf River through town.
Bear Lake
In the southeast corner of Idaho is Bear Lake, with some of the
bluest water in Idaho. This beautiful 209-foot deep lake is 20
miles long and eight miles wide. Located 110 miles from Pocatello,
the lake boasts sandy beaches, campgrounds, fishing, swimming,
scuba diving, sailing and wind surfing.
Bighorn Crags
This rugged area is located in the heart of the Frank Church River
of No Return Wilderness in central Idaho.
Copper Basin
About 3 hours from Pocatello, Copper Basin is a remote area in
the the Pioneer Mountains, the second highest mountain range in
Idaho. The basin contains the head waters of the Big Lost River
and offers excellent trout fishing in the river, its tributaries
and in the high mountain lakes surrounding the area.
Chesterfield Reservoir Bay
Chesterfield Reservoir is located about 1 hour from Pocatello.
The reservoir is a popular fishing hole for large rainbow trout.
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