All posts by Ann Yearsley

The blue, fresh waters of Bear Lake are split equally between Utah and Idaho, and have long welcomed families looking for a close-to-home vacation. But, when you and your crew […]

Come for the Cisco Disco, stay for the party and learn about the lake’s monster lore The best part of the annual January morning cookout at Bear Lake? “The Cisco!” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]