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South Central | Official Idaho State Travel Guide 62 84 Hagerman Thousand Springs Scenic Byway B Buhl 46 30 26 Shoshone Wendell Filer 93 Sawtooth Scenic Byway Thousand Springs State Park 93 Jerome Twin Falls Hansen Hollister Rogerson Jackpot rEgionAl Map A 75 A 24 93 Snake River 30 Oakley Burley Minidoka Rupert Heyburn 27 City of Rocks National Reserve B 71 City of Rocks Backcountry Byway 81 Almo Lake Walcott State Park Albion C Lake Walcott 77 A B C Castle Rocks State Park « For suggested itineraries and a downloadable statewide byway guide, go to idahobyways.gov 86 « Scenic Drives » idahobyways.gov « Sawtooth Scenic Byway 208 774-3411 « Thousand Springs Scenic Byway 800 255-8946 « City of Rocks Backcountry Byway 208 824-5519 « Ski Areas » A B skiidaho.us « For information on golf courses, see regional listings: pg 66-69 84 « Magic Mountain Ski & Summer Resort magicmountainresort.com « Pomerelle Mountain Resort pomerelle.com « Enjoy our roadside distractions »
« Historical Trails Prior to completion of the railroad in 1869, more than half a million people literally walked through Idaho and across the west on the Oregon Trail, the greatest migration in American history. Several alternative trails cross southern Idaho as well. Along the California Trail at City of Rocks, intrepid pioneers inscribed their names in axle grease on the great spires. South central Idaho was the place to cross the Snake River, at either Thousand Springs or Three Island Crossing. Wagon ruts can still be seen across southern Idaho. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Burley/Rupert East of Twin Falls is Burley, set along the Snake River, with several parks that are ideal for swimming, fishing, or waterskiing. Each June, the Idaho Regatta takes place here—a three-day speedboat spectacular featuring the nation’s finest flat-bottom boats that reach top speeds of more than 140 mph. Northeast of Burley is Rupert, a charming small city with a town square adorned by the beautifully restored Wilson Theater. A short drive northeast of the town is Lake Walcott and the 25-mile-long Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge. The gentle waters here favor the growth of aquatic plants that provide food for waterfowl and fish. Lake Walcott State Park on the northwest end of the lake is a good spot for camping and fishing, with a boat ramp and developed facilities. If the geology of the area hasn’t inspired you yet, ask the staff at the Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center about the Great Rift, one of only two such geologic features on earth. A primary fissure system responsible for much of the fascinating geology of south central Idaho, the Great Rift is the « For the upwardly mobile » Lake Walcott State Park most recent volcanic rift in the U.S., extending more than 65 miles across the Snake River Plain. At 635 square miles, it’s the earth’s largest and deepest rift. Over the last 115,000 years, it has emitted lava flows that have resulted in spatter cones, ice caves and cinder cones. South of Burley, there is more outstanding and unusual geology at Castle Rocks State Park and City of Rocks National Reserve. Huge granite columns, up to 2.5 billion years old and 60 stories high, loom over a 500-acre windswept valley. There are more than 700 charted routes for the finest granite-crag rock climbing anywhere. The City of Rocks is also an important California Trail landmark. Today, you can still see the pioneers’ inscriptions on rocks. On your way to City of Rocks, you’ll pass Oakley, a town founded by Mormon emigrants in 1878. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to the outstanding collection of old stone and brick buildings. As you drive through the area, you can’t help but notice Cache Peak, the highest mountain in Idaho south of the Snake River (10,339 feet). One of the oldest and best of Idaho’s ski resorts is here just outside of Albion—Pomerelle Mountain Resort. This small, familyowned ski area is a great place for winter fun, especially for young children just learning to ski or snowboard. If snowmobiling is your passion, the area provides a variety of terrain and consistent snow quality. In summer, Pomerelle offers scenic chairlift rides for mountain biking or hiking, as well as volleyball and horseshoe pits. visitidaho.org | 63 Bighorn sheep City of Rocks City of Rocks Pike Mountain Trail Thousand Springs State Park
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