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Bear Lake
Idaho Parks

Bear Lake Bear Lake stretches 20 miles along the Idaho - Utah border. Camping, fishing, swimming, and boating are a few of the available summer activities. Nearby, Bear Lake Hot Springs takes the edge off sore muscles. The lake is an unbelievable shade of blue. Contact: Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, Box 26, 2661 US Hwy. 89, Fish Haven, ID 83287; 208-945-2333 or 800-448-BEAR, FAX: 208-945-2072.

Minnetonka Cave Interior
Idaho Travel Council

Minnetonka Cave A rare limestone cave, Minnetonka Cave is actually a fully-developed, half-mile long complex of chambers, narrow passageways and weird formations. Located 7,700 feet above sea level, the cave features fossils of ancient tropical plants and marine life. Bring a jacket: the cave maintains a 40-degree, year-round temperature. Contact: Transtrum Enterprises, PO Box 2004, Pinedale, WY 82941; 208-945-2407.

Lava Hot Springs Pool
Lava Hot Spring Foundation

Lava Hot Springs Early pioneers soon learned what Idaho Indians already knew--the mineral warm waters of Lava Hot Springs seem to have natural healing powers. The 110-degree water has stayed the same, but the spa now features pools ranging from whirlpool to Olympic-size. They are open to the public year-round. Fishing and golf are available nearby. Contact: Lava Hot Springs Foundation , Box 669, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246; 800-423-8597 or 208-776-5221, FAX: 208-776-5273; EMAIL: ksmith@lavahotsprings.org .

Soda Springs Geyser
Idaho Travel Council

Soda Springs In the middle of Soda Springs is a geyser created when workers were drilling for hot water to fill the community swimming pool and struck a pocket of carbon dioxide. Nearby Hooper Springs echo the legend and lore of the Oregon Trail. Contact: Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce , PO Box 697, Soda Springs, ID 83276; 208-547-2600, FAX: 208-547-7246; EMAIL: lgodfrey@sodaspringsid.com .

 

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