Temple Canyon Snowmobiling
The Forest Service has an active timber sale in the Temple Peak and Log Cabin Ridge area. They’ve been working to provide safe snowmobile access via Temple Canyon to the groomed trail system and allow logging activities to continue. Please assist us by sharing this information with your contacts:Winter visitors…
Enjoy Bear Lake this Winter
Winter is here! I always say the Winter brings a new level of energy to our hearts. I really love this time of the year. Thanksgiving is coming and we need to start planning where to go! I’ll tell you where, Bear Lake Valley! I couldn’t see myself going anywhere…
8 Beautiful Fall Hikes in the Bear Lake Valley
Cooler temps and beautiful foliage make fall one of the best times to hike—and Bear Lake Valley is one of Utah’s top destinations to enjoy the autumn spectacle. Hikers will discover scenic footpaths through alpine valleys that feature golden aspen trees, sparkling lakes, and mountain summits with 360-degree views. You…
The Fascinating History of Bear Lake Valley
Dramatic landscapes crisscrossed by the Oregon and California Trails. A raucous, early 19th-century shindig among fur trappers and Native Americans. A bank heist by one of the West’s most notorious criminals. Straddling the Utah and Idaho border, Bear Lake Valley boasts an incredible history that’s just waiting to be explored…
Fall in love with Autumn in Bear Lake Valley
September is almost here. I really love September in Bear Lake Valley! Its like a shoulder month. Kind of quiet yet all the fun places that are open through the summer are still going. The weather is still nice and warm during the day. At night you can bring out…
Bear Lake Valley: A Year-Round Outdoor Adventure Destination
Straddling the Utah and Idaho border, Bear Lake Valley is more than just a summer playground—it’s a year-round destination for outdoor adventure. The 20-mile-long lake and surrounding mountains offer diverse outdoor opportunities from boating and fishing (including ice!) to hiking and skiing. You’ll also find some of the region’s most…
Wilford Woodruff Home Experience
June has been wonderful! Mark your calendars the first day of summer is sneaking upon us and we are so darn excited! I was able to take a wonderful trip! Let’s start with a wonderful homemade soda. I stopped in Montpelier, Idaho. I got a delicious homemade soda. It had…
How to Revel in Berries in Bear Lake
Every summer, northern Utah’s Bear Lake area awakes from its winter slumber to welcome visitors who drive up to escape the heat of lower locales. Boats come out, beachside picnic tables fill up, and kids run straight into the chilly ice-blue water without a moment’s hesitation. The town of Garden…
5 Ways to Enjoy a Day on the Water at Bear Lake Valley
Straddling the Utah and Idaho border, Bear Lake Valley is the perfect destination for summer fun. Visitors will find hot, sunny days to spend on the warm, clear water of the huge lake, which features 48 miles of sandy shoreline. It’s one of North America’s oldest lakes, dating back nearly…
8 Reasons Why the Shoulder Season is the Best Time to Visit Bear Lake
Stradling the Utah and Idaho state line, Bear Lake is often called the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its naturally brilliant blue waters. Popular with boaters and outdoor enthusiasts for its recreational opportunities, the lake attracts big crowds in summer months, packing the town and lake. If you’re looking to…
An Insider’s Guide to Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Sandwiched between mountain ranges, the gorgeous Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge stretches for almost 18,000 acres across the Idaho and Utah border near Montpelier, Idaho. This wild sanctuary safeguards the crucial habitats that native birds and animals need to survive, free from human development. That said, it is possible to…