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Southeast Idaho High Country

· Southeast Idaho, ID

Why you should go…

Southeast Idaho High Country is the tourism region promoted by Southeast Idaho High Country Tourism, covering Bannock, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida counties around Pocatello, Blackfoot, Preston, Soda Springs, Bear Lake Valley, American Falls and Montpelier. The region sits between Salt Lake City and the Yellowstone and Grand Teton area, and is known for hot springs including Lava Hot Springs, fishing and rafting on the Bear, Portneuf and Snake rivers, and over 1,000 miles of ATV trails. Attractions in the region include the Museum of Clean and the Idaho Museum of Natural History.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Southeast Idaho High Country, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Boise Museums

    Free

    Alliance of art, history, and nature museums across the Boise, Idaho area.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Idaho State Snowmobile Association

    Free

    A statewide nonprofit that promotes and supports Idaho's groomed snowmobile trail network.

    3.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    AgVenture Trail

    Free

    A self-guided, 40-mile farm-to-farm driving trail through Idaho's Snake River Valley starting in Caldwell.

    27 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Cascade Raft & Kayak

    $50+

    Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip line adventures on the Payette River near Boise.

    28 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bear Valley Rafting

    $50+

    Guided whitewater rafting trips on Idaho's Payette River near Boise.

    35 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours