| The 510 miles of the historic Oregon Trail in Idaho | | | | behind the Oregon Trail migration. The center |
| offer travelers the opportunity to view some of | | | | offers a ride in a computer-controlled covered |
| Idahos beautiful scenic sites while revisiting the | | | | wagon, guided trail tours and features various |
| journey made by pioneers who were traveling to | | | | pioneer tools and artifacts. Contact: 208-847-3800 |
| the West. Travelers can start out on the trail in | | | | Travelers may want to make a stop and stay at |
| the southeastern corner of Idaho, making stops | | | | the Lava Hot Springs Resort to experience the |
| along the way to view many of the Oregon Trails | | | | areas natural hot water springs, providing a |
| historical and scenic areas. | | | | relaxing getaway along the Oregon Trail. The |
| Driving along Idaho 111-mile Bear Lake Scenic | | | | springs, which were used by Indian tribes for |
| Byway, visitors can stop at Minnetonka Cave and | | | | centuries, remain between 102 and 110 degrees |
| the Paris Tabernacle historical site, both located | | | | Fahrenheit year-round. The resort offers hot |
| off of the byway. The largest developed | | | | mineral baths that are sulfur and odor free, along |
| limestone cave in Idaho, Minnetonka Cave offers | | | | with other area recreational activities such as |
| a variety of stalactites and stalagmites within its | | | | horseback riding, golf and nearby shopping areas. |
| walls. The U.S. Forest Service provides a half-mile | | | | Contact: 800-423-8597 |
| tour of the cave during the summer. Contact: | | | | Once an important stop for emigrants traveling to |
| 208-847-0375, | | | | the west, Fort Hall continues to welcome todays |
| Nearby, travelers can find the town of Paris, | | | | travelers from the Oregon Trail. The replica, |
| which is home to one of the true pioneer | | | | located in Pocatello, shows visitors the inner |
| landmarks of the West, the Paris Tabernacle | | | | workings of the fort along with an outdoor exhibit. |
| historical site. Listed with the National Register of | | | | Contact: 208-234-4636, |
| Historic Places, the Romanesque Mormon | | | | Close to Pocatello is the Fort Hall reservation. Here |
| Tabernacle features intricate wood ceilings and | | | | travelers can visit the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal |
| stone carvings. The red sandstone used to | | | | Museum, which contains various artifacts from |
| complete the structure was hauled by wagon or | | | | tribes and information about the |
| sled from a quarry 18 miles away. Heirlooms and | | | | Shoshone-Bannock tribal history. Contact: |
| objects of art that were left behind by | | | | 208-237-9791 |
| homesteaders are showcased in a small museum. | | | | The town of American Falls is home to Massacre |
| Contact 208-945-2072. | | | | Rocks State Park, a site where early pioneers |
| The settlers traveling along the Oregon Trail | | | | traveling through the area feared Indian attacks. |
| helped pioneer the west with the largest mass | | | | Ten emigrants were killed on their journey along |
| migration in American history. Accessible from the | | | | the Oregon Trail in 1862 when Indians ambushed |
| Bear Lake Scenic Byway, The National Oregon/ | | | | their party. The park features rugged lava rocks |
| California Trail Center at Clover Creek in | | | | and is home to almost 300 species of desert |
| Montpelier explores the historical background | | | | plants and 200 species of birds. |