If you have experienced all that Idaho Falls has to offer, hop in your car and see what is outside of city limits. Idaho Falls is in close proximity to some of the most beautiful locations, thrilling skiing and relaxing places that the country has to offer. |
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Yellowstone Park
The beautiful Yellowstone Park is driving distance from Idaho Falls. Go and see the best that nature has to offer including: World famous Old Faithful, hot springs, mud volcano's, geysers, wildlife and beautiful waterfalls.
Contact Information
URL: www.yellowstonepark.com
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Grand Targhee Resort
Grand Targhee offers visitors plenty of entertainment. Presenting the Bluegrass Festival in the summer and accommodating snow skiers and boarders in the winter, Targhee is a must for every Idaho visit. Nestled at the foot of the Grand Tetons, Targhee gives you the chance to view some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on the earth.
Contact Information
Phone: (800) 827-4433
Address: 3300 E. Ski Hill Road, Alta, WY 83414
URL: www.grandtarghee.com
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Craters of the Moon
Across lava planes and 90 miles east of Idaho Falls is Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. It is a land scattered by a sea of lava flows and islands of sage brush resembling the lunar landscape. Craters of the Moon consists of preserved volcanic features covering nearly a half a million acres. It will be one of the strangest and amazing landscapes you will ever see.
Contact Information
URL: www.nps.gov/crmo
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Only hours away from Idaho Falls is a cozy is Jackson Hole Wyoming. It is a western town that offers art galleries, night life and 4-star restaurants. While in Jackson, stop by the National Elk Refuge that offers sleigh rides providng a close-up view of the over 7,000 elk.
Contact Information
URL: www.jacksonholechamber.com
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St. Anthony Sand Dunes
An ATV and 41,000 acres of white rolling hills of sand, you can't have more fun than that. The St. Anthony sand dunes start about eight miles west of St. Anthony and attract many dune buggy and snowmobile enthusiasts.
Contact Information
URL: www.visitidaho.org
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Mesa Falls
If you are on your way to West Yellowstone, take a detour to upper and lower Mesa Falls. Wildflowers, farmland, open meadows cover the 28 mile Mesa Falls Scenic Loop. It is worth the extra time to see the best that mother nature has to offer.
Contact Information
URL: www.westyellowstonenet.com
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Island Park
Island Park offers the best of snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting, bird watching, water skiing and fishing. When your done with the out door activities, settle down in one of the many cozy inn's or lodges that Island Park offers.
Contact Information
URL: www.islandparkidaho.com
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