Sailing on Bear LakeIn the southeast corner of Idaho is Bear Lake, with some of the bluest water in Idaho. This beautiful, turquoise, 209-foot deep lake is 20 miles long and eight miles wide. Located 110 miles from Pocatello, Bear Lake boasts sandy beaches, several campgrounds, great water sports, excellent fishing, swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing.
Old Faithful geyserAmerica'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, paintpots, 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 through October and December through March. For park information, contact Yellowstone National Park, WY 83190 or call (307) 344-7381. for reservations: (307) 344-7311.
The TetonsEncompassing some of the most spectacular scenery in all of North America, ten mountain summits tower more than a vertical mile above the flat valley floor. Remnant glaciers cling to the 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 Grand Teton National Park.
