Soda Springs is the county seat of Idaho's Caribou County. The area was initially explored by…read moreRobert Stuart in 1812 who was followed by trappers, missionaries, and emigrants that would travel through on the Oregon Trail. Missionaries and emigrant journal entries describing the springs date back to John K. Townsend's journal entry of July 8, 1834. Of course, the spring is the main attraction in town, https://www.yelp.com/biz/geyser-park-soda-springs-2?hrid=BBFIwQa-Uzlcl7oUv7wsZw Soda Springs was established as the county seat of Oneida County when it was created January 22, 1864, serving as the county seat until 1866. Settlement of the present town of Soda Springs occurred in May, 1871 when Brigham Young and other Mormons purchased land at the present site of Soda Springs. When the legislature formed Caribou County on February 11, 1919, Bannock County retained the Gem, Gentile Valley, and Upper Portneuf valleys. The courthouse itself is a Classical Revival and is a little boring. I walked the hallways a little and it's not much but then I'm thinking of it in comparison to other county courthouses. For Idaho, it's great. This is a two-story building on a raised basement. It was built in 1919 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. [Review 17811 overall - 78 in Idaho - 1332 of 2022.]

Had an amazing tour here. The view to get up to Minnetonka was beautiful. It does get cold around…read more40 degrees year around in the cave so plan ahead and bring a sweater and pants and comfortable walking shoes. Comercial store bought water bottles like Crystal Geysers are not allowed, however, you can bring your own bottle as long as it's not a one time use. Another note, there's a ton of stairs , more than 800 round trip stairs including one flight up of 72 steps. The limestone in the cave are old, over hundred millions. Amazing how it would take a hundred years just to get to an inch of growth. My favorite in the cave were the "wedding reception" area and "Seven Dwarfs." Tour takes about an hour and there's clean restroom adjacent to the entrance with a washing basin. Really had a great time. Cheers and enjoy!

This was a fun experience and suggest anyone who is capable of climbing steep stairs to try it…read more Yes, the stairs can get steep and long, so be warned if you get winded easily. Our guide Jared had his dad jokes but he was amazing. The cave was beautiful and very cold, but you'll warm up quick breaking a sweat from the stairs. You'll have to purchase tickets at one point then drive up another mile to the staring point of the tour. It tour lasted 90 minutes which time goes by fast. Well worth the trip.

Probably the best small town in Idaho. Fun times, family memories, and good food…read more We have been coming for years and love it.... Or "lava" it.

Absolutely adorable little mountain town - a great place to base out of when exploring the area or…read morejust enjoying a relaxing vacation in the town itself. There's mountain views from every angle, wildlife, super relaxing hot springs, a water park, lots of little shops and restaurants, and a lovely river running through it all! We came for a short family vacation during spring break March 2023 specifically to visit the hot springs and it's SO worth it! We even saw wild turkeys walking around haha! The hot springs are perfect for winter! But they also have winter sports available too. In summer they have a water park and even have tubing along the small rapids on the Portneuf River that runs through town. The town is small but has several dining options and cafes and shops - plenty of choice to keep you happy. The people were warm, welcoming and so friendly. My son lives in Salt Lake City and it's not too long of a drive to get here - they come here often so I'm sure I'll be back! Highly recommend!

Very cool. Goes off every hour lots of history at the visitor center. Follow the signs or google…read moremaps

Oregon Trail travelers, Oregon Trail computer game players, you made it to a soda spring in Soda…read moreSprings. There is parking for 7 RVs and many cars. We luckies arrived at 10:55-just in time for the hourly spray! The geyser erupted for about ten minutes--sulphuric smells, oh my--but was neat, with little viewing niches off the walkway. If you get a space here, you too may get sulphuric mist getting on you. Yes, the sidewalk is a bit wet from those eruptions, and minerals crust the walkways and eruption area. So pull over in this unique spot. The cemetery behind the park was unaffected but the eruption. For the living there are public bathrooms on the way out of the park in case that ten-minute water spray inspires the need.

Love the Antler Arches!!! These are an iconic photo spot for…read moreanyone visiting town. They have 4, one in every corner of the Jackson Hole Square. Highly recommend to anyone!

"When you see a deer you see Bambi And I see antlers up on…read morethe wall" (Brad Paisley) When our tour bus rolled through Jackson Hole en route to our hotel, my eyes caught sight of something bizarre. It was a big archway at an entrance to a park -but what exactly was that arch made of? Well, there are really four arches at every corner of the park, and they are made from elk antlers. They were built by the local Rotary Club in 1953 and have become a beloved Jackson Hole icon as a landmark and photo backdrop for wedding shoots and family portraits. I read that each of the four arches are made of between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of antlers. The local Boy Scouts pick up antlers that were shed at the Elk Refuge for the arches and harvest them for the arches. Each antler weighs between 5 and 10 pounds, and are mechanically attached around a steel frame to create these magnificent arches. I also read that the antlers degrade over time, so constant inspection and replacement is necessary.

Fall Creek Falls!!! One of the best landmark activities I have completed in 2024! What a lasting…read moreimpression I'll have of this place. Feeling mighty blessed to have visited. Fall Creek Falls is a waterfall area where you can view the falls from high above.....OR....you have the option of scrambling down to the base of the waterfall using the assistance of rope. Once you're down at the bottom, you can absolutely go swimming in the waters which was refreshing for a hot day in July. Fall Creek Falls is located 5 miles away from the town of Swan Valley, Idaho. It's in the eastern section of Idaho and not far from the Wyoming border. I discovered the falls by randomly looking for things to do in Driggs, Idaho and this was mentioned positively. It's free to visit. You can plug "Fall Creek Falls" into Google Maps and you're good to go. Most of the road is paved along the way until the very last section. Simply pull off to the side like other cars there will be doing. Fall Creek Falls is a 60 foot cascading waterfall with an extremely photogenic backdrop. The scene is terrific. Plus, it's not slippery so you can climb the rock walls of the falls. The waterfall splashes down into little pools trickling into the Snake River. You can relax in these pools beside the falls...as if they were natural hot springs. It's a wonder to be here. Hard to put into words how special Fall Creek Falls is. Even the Snake River is calm. You can float away without a worry in the world. You don't need to wear water shoes or flip flops. The ground is gentle on your feet. The water isn't too cold. Just remember to bring a bathing suit, lol. I'd like to back up one moment and talk more about the experience of getting down to the base of Fall Creek Falls... - Once you arrive and park, walk through the green shrubs of vegetation and you can view Fall Creek Falls from above. It's a quick 5 minute glance at the waterfall and the scenic Idaho setting, which at least for me...I have done far too little exploring of in this potato state. - To find the section where you maneuver down to the base with the rope, it's located a few short steps to the right hand side along the rim of the cliffside. There's no trailhead or sign for it, but you'll instantly notice a clearing of the tall green shrubbery. - I actually had to change my shoes before going down to the base. There's a pretty steep initial decline on dirt that I didn't feel comfortable about. I started questioning the strength of my footing and so I returned to my car and replaced my casual shoes with tennis sneakers with strong soles to give me the grip I needed. And this made all the difference in the world. Next, I made my way down confidently, but still used the rope for safety. If you have a fear of heights, the trek could be intimidating. - Once down at the bottom, you walk through a tall green marshy swamp passage that unfolds into magic, like you've arrived at the holy grail. The background opens up and the beautiful cascading waterfall is in front of your eyes! Most people then take their belongings off and start enjoying the waters. Funny extra note, right beside the falls...people were fishing in their little rowboats/dinghy's. - While drying off afterwards, I noticed a few leaches attached to my bathing suit. I also had a ton of mud, dirt, grass and moss stuck in the undercarriage of my bathing suit. I couldn't believe how dirty I was just lounging in the river, so maybe be prepared for that. - Lastly, I stopped on by at 4pm at the end of July and pretty much had the place to myself. It felt like a dream come true, honestly. Eventually, a few strangers showed up and it was pleasant to speak with them and hear about where their travels were taking them. - Returning back to the top of the falls wasn't difficult. Just to be cautious, I used the assistance of the rope most of the way. And that's it, got back in my car and drove away feeling incredible fulfillment. Fall Creek Falls is fantastic and one of the best waterfall attractions I have experienced in a long time. I highly suggest visiting if you're near the Swan Valley area of Idaho. Just want to thank the great outdoors for this opportunity. It's the fuel I needed to keep going while living life on the road.

Amazing waterfall to check out if in the Swan Valley area! Just off from the road you will find…read morethis beautiful waterfall overlooking a picturesque landscape. A little way down the road you will find a rope that helps you get to the bottom of the falls. From there you can wade in the water and climb the many levels of the falls, including a small pool you can swim in. Another possibility is also to kayak up to the falls and enjoy from that angle. Definitely a must visit! This was an amazing hidden gem that we stumbled upon, and we had it all to ourselves during our visit.

The Welcome to Idaho Falls Landmark Fountain greets visitors as they exit Interstate 15 and enter…read morethe historical downtown district of Idaho Falls. The cascading water over indigenous lava rock (running during spring, summer and autumn months) and the city's branding logo is a great introduction to the similarly branded way-finding signage throughout the city. The fountain is lit at night year-round.

Gorgeous view of the snake river on the outskirts of Ririe, Idaho not far from Heise Hot Springs…read more If you are on your way to Yellowstone this is a great pit stop good for stretching the legs and taking in the scenery. Idaho is an outdoor state. Stop and smell the roses take a deep look around and see the beauty that is IDAHO!!

Love the view! Easy vehicle access and plenty of parking. Interesting boards to read and amazing…read morewildlife to spot. Bring your binoculars.