Eastern - Idaho
Eastern - Idaho
Eastern - Idaho
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Snake River<br />
Snake River Canyon<br />
<strong>Eastern</strong><br />
Teton Springs Golf Course<br />
St. Anthony Sand Dunes<br />
Ernest Hemingway loved fishing at Silver Creek, but had he cast a dry<br />
fly in eastern <strong>Idaho</strong>, he may have spent even more time on the river.<br />
« Fall under the cultural influence »<br />
| Official <strong>Idaho</strong> State Travel Guide<br />
90<br />
» Here at the base of the Continental<br />
Divide, icy water feeds the most<br />
acclaimed trout fishing streams in the<br />
west, the popular South Fork of the<br />
Snake, the Teton River, and the outstanding<br />
Henrys Fork of the Snake River<br />
at Island Park. Snowmelt is augmented<br />
by water from Big Springs, where 120<br />
million gallons per day bubble up into<br />
the river. Anglers can nab a variety<br />
of trout species in these rivers, while<br />
observing other wildlife such as osprey<br />
and bald eagles.<br />
» If that’s not enough wildlife for you,<br />
get into the backcountry and take a<br />
naturalist with you. Outfitters are available<br />
with guides who know the flora,<br />
fauna, and history of the area. Stop in<br />
at the Forest Service ranger station or<br />
the Chamber of Commerce for more<br />
information.<br />
» One such outfitter, Natural Retreats<br />
Snake River <strong>Idaho</strong>—South Fork Lodge<br />
to locals—offers year-round guided<br />
visitidaho.org<br />
activities for travelers, including fishing,<br />
hiking, and horseback riding in<br />
summer, and guided skiing in winter.<br />
Grand Targhee Resort serves up all<br />
sorts of winter fun just over the border<br />
in Wyoming, while Kelly Canyon is a<br />
small ski area just east of Ririe.<br />
» If your idea of adventure has 27<br />
holes, you’ll find the best eastern <strong>Idaho</strong><br />
has to offer at Teton Springs. True to its<br />
name with rolling fairways amid springfed<br />
lakes, it is a fair test for any golfer.<br />
When your round is completed, the<br />
staff at Stillwaters Spa can soothe your<br />
tired muscles.<br />
» Take to the sands of St. Anthony<br />
Dunes for some off-road excitement<br />
on 60 miles of windswept sand. If twowheeling<br />
is more your style, head for<br />
Swan Valley. You’ll find great views of<br />
the South Fork of the Snake River on<br />
mountain bike trails, where wildlife can<br />
be seen in the area.<br />
» Near Ririe is Heise Hot Springs, a<br />
natural mineral hot springs facility with<br />
warm and cool pools, a water slide, golf<br />
course, and campgrounds. Heise Zip<br />
is the newest attraction at the resort,<br />
with 7 zip lines waiting to carry you on<br />
an impressive mile-long aerial tour over<br />
the Snake River.<br />
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