| Blackfoot, Idaho's 10,600 population swells to four | | | | natural setting. Mountains and hot springs are just |
| times that number Labor Day Weekend when the | | | | a few of the natural features that sooth the |
| Eastern Idaho State Fair opens. It runs another | | | | weary traveler. Outdoor activities abound for the |
| eight days delighting thousands of visitors. This | | | | nature lover who wants to get away from it all. |
| fair, set in a town that boasts of being the potato | | | | The area offers some motel accommodations. |
| capital of the world, features horse racing with | | | | Travelers to Blackfoot can also tour the Idaho |
| Para mutual betting. | | | | Potato Expo devoted to exhibits featuring the |
| An historic Indian Relay Race is an annual favorite | | | | area's most famous crop. The area's main |
| event. Motocross offers the contemporary | | | | attraction is the untouched wilderness which still |
| excitement of man and machine racing together | | | | remains in virtually pristine condition. Bears and |
| towards the finish line. | | | | trout are among common sights. Woodlands and |
| This is an old state fair with a rich history. Its | | | | valley alike display indigenous flora and fauna. |
| fairground was commandeered for various | | | | Travelers to this region should be prepared for a |
| purposes during and after WWII. Among other | | | | rugged adventure especially if leaving inhabited |
| things the buildings were used to house Italian | | | | areas. Careful planning and proper equipment will |
| prisoners which prevented the fair from being | | | | help reduce the potential disasters that can be |
| held a few years during the 40's. It soon returned | | | | inherent in back country exploration. Those |
| to normal and continued to increase in popularity. | | | | unused to rigorous hiking, rafting and other |
| Persons who travel to Idaho for the Eastern | | | | activities would be advised to seek well organized |
| Idaho State Fair may find that camping in area | | | | activities. |
| campgrounds will allow the best way to enjoy this | | | | |